I taught in a grammar school 1969- 76 and later at a college of further education until 1993. Father- James, mother -Sarah Hargreaves. If you wish Memorabilia from the Desk of Philip Tory: Haywards Heath Grammar School 1960-1967. Read more on lancs.live. F 01254 872 415. Please include your title e.g. Accrington's lack of a canal was seen as a major disadvantage, and a branch canal was proposed on two occasions, in 1875 and 1882. At the age of 12 he heard Rock and Roll music and was immediately affected and one year later in 1959 he was in his first band The Warriors. lancs.live - Claire Barre 1h. Mr Henry Hynd, Accrington 12:00 am, 23rd February 1961 asked the Minister of Education whether he has now reconsidered the necessity for replacing Accrington Grammar School with a new building; and whether he will authorise Lancashire County Council to proceed with this work at an early date. W www.accrington-academy.org. A member of Church and Oswaldtwistle Rotary club, previous President, and Secretary of Accrington Grammar School Old Boys Association his real passion is Sport, particularly Sport and the provision of Sporting facilities in the local area. WE'VE got a library jam-packed full of school images through the years - and if you went to school in Accrington - it's your lucky (or unlucky) day. They didn't merge as a new school, Moorhead, was created and the 11-plus was abandoned. Me in year11: i would never go to a grammar school | Us now: just finished year 13 in a grammar school. Many of us loved our school days. United Kingdom. We are an established school uniform supplier based in Blackburn, Lancashire with retail outlets in Accrington, Blackburn, Bolton, Burnley, Southport, St Helens and Swinton. The old Accrington Grammar School - that impressive Victorian pile dominating Blackburn Road - is being reduced to rubble. Accrington High School for Girls had around 600 girls. Accrington Moorhead High School was on Cromwell Avenue off Queen's Road West.The school was founded in 1895 on Blackburn Rd, Accrington as a 'Technical School' In 1968, it moved to the Moorhead site. We have 92 tutors based in Accrington, Lancashire with rates from 9/Hr. I was a pupil there from 1960 until 1967, and got 4 A-levels. The Accrington Grammar School Old Boys Association donated 300 to the police staff of the Hyndburn and Ribble Valley Volunteer Cadets scheme. Accrington BB5 4FF. Beach Bunny by Cloud 9. Born aroung 1922 in Accrington. He went to Accrington Grammar School, Blackburn Road, Accrington. I then went to Bath University and got a degree in Applied Physics with Electronics. This includes those who attended Accrington Grammar School and friends of the school. Date of Birth *. A group for people connected to the school. Searching trying to search for Kathleen Cuncliffe. Foster who was from Liverpool, had moved with his family to Accrington in 1951 where they lived in Downham Drive, Fern Gore. Accrington Moorhead High School was on Cromwell Avenue off Queen's Road West.The school was founded in 1895 on Blackburn Rd, Accrington as a 'Technical School' In 1968, it moved to the Moorhead site. Applications to join CRGS Main School in September 2023. Names Map. NRA 20863 Accrington and District, and Church and Oswaldtwistle Weavers Associations link to online catalogue. Like. 1965 Prize-Giving leaflet ! Gender *. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts The College offers qualifications ranging from entry level to honours degrees to the residents of Hyndburn, Rossendale, the Ribble Valley and beyond. Lancashire Bus Services provide some transport services to Clitheroe Royal Grammar School. A group for people connected to the school. I don;t know where recordsd are kept, but the AGS ones are kept in the Lancashire Archives at Preston. The 14 bus (Accrington) has 49 stops departing from Grammar School, Chatburn Road and ending in Arrival Stand, Accrington. 619 Likes, 12 Comments. UK Commercial Manager ECITB Apr 2012 - Jan 2020 7 years 10 months. For Panora images click on link and then put school name in the "Any text" box to search. Bob (1952-57 with 4'O' levels). URN: 135649. Skip to content. Woofington Grammar School for Dogs is run by highly-qualified and fully-insured instructors. privately educated and at the royal tech institute,salford. No fee involved. Accrington Grammar School Old Boys has 215 members. This includes those who attended Accrington Grammar School and friends of the school. Ofsted Report. Search for Schools in Alphabetical Order. The small branch built for the Peels would have been extended along the northern side of the Hyndburn, ending in a circular canal just below the railway viaduct. License number is: 0014763. An Ormskirk school has officially converted to academy status prompting mixed reactions in the community. 15 - Accrington - Gt Harwood - Whalley - Clitheroe. Boarding: No. 1967 Haywardian Magazine, and some more. BB5 4FF. Accrington Grammar School. Local authority: Lancashire. Please make contact. born 21-11-1893 at broughton. Address: Queens Road West, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 4FF William Hulme's Grammar School. 01254304300. accrington-academy.org. The 1 bus (Accrington) has 25 stops departing from Bus Station, Accrington and ending in Arrival Stand, Accrington. Candidate's Forename *. In 1975, following View on Map Please help Choose any of the 14 bus stops below to find updated real-time timetables and to see their route map. Accrington High School for Girls had around 600 girls. Accrington Moorhead High School was on Cromwell Avenue off Queen's Road West .The school was founded in 1895 on Blackburn Rd, Accrington as a 'Technical School' In 1968, it moved to the Moorhead site. In 1975, following the Labour government's educational reforms, it ceased to exist. We are based in Accrington, Lancashire and have welcomed doggie guests from all over the northwest including Hyndburn, Blackburn, Ribble Valley, Clitheroe and beyond! Head: Mr Andy O'Brien. Normal operating days: weekdays. / 53.761419; -2.372472 Accrington Academy is a mixed 11-18 Academy in Accrington, Lancashire. It has designated specialisms in Sports and Mathematics. It is situated in the centre of Accrington. Accrington St Christopher's C of E High is nearby to the west. For any general enquiries about Accrington Academy, please contact the school directly. TikTok video from anmoolkaur (@anmool_kaur): "#grammarschool #leavers2021". Places are limited and you are advised to apply for transport as soon as possible after confirming your place at the school. cambria house,246 gt clowes st,hr broughton. 14% English not first language. Candidate's Surname *. Accrington Grammar School I am Membership Sec for Accrington Grammar School Old Boys. Accrington Grammar School This page summarises records created by this Organisation The summary includes a brief description of the collection(s) (usually including the covering dates of the collection), the name of the archive where they are held, and reference information to help you find the collection. Only time and experience will show whether education in this country has benefited or not. Members of the Accrington Grammar School Old Boys Association were joined by the Mayor and Mayoress of Hyndburn Tim OKane and Melanie Storey and the Rev David Allen to unveil a bronze memorial on June 25. NRA 15011 Accrington Borough link to online catalogue. That is a shame. It was agreed that the gift was to be spent locally. Our website: http://www.agsob.org.uk/Grammar%20School.html A bus service operated by Pilkingtonbus. If you wish to join our group, please let me know how you are connected to the school. Paper catalogues available to view at The National Archives - (695) NRA 20906 Abbatt family of Preston: corresp and papers link to online catalogue. Lancashire. Ormskirk School, which caters for pupils . Performance. 14 bus timetable overview: Normally starts operating at 15:56 and ends at 15:56. Accrington High School for Girls had around 600 girls. Google Facebook and then Accrington Grammar School Old Boys and click onto Join Our administrator, Alan Mitton (1959) will admit you. Please post a few lines by way of an introduction. Accrington Academy Queens Road West. My Old School Photo in partnership with Gillman & Soame | April 16, 2011. Welcome to Woofington Grammar. Haywards Heath Grammar School 1960-67 Memories ! Mr, Mrs, Dr. Report this profile Experience ECITB 10 years Head of Projects & Programme ECITB Jan 2020 - Present 2 years 4 months. The memorial was created in around 1920 and hung in the school when it was located on Blackburn Road and at Moorhead. Press J to jump to the feed. Bernard Johnson, Headmaster. Candidate's Middle Names. Definitions of Accrington_Academy, synonyms, antonyms, derivatives of Accrington_Academy, analogical dictionary of Accrington_Academy (English) Login; Register; Orders; Wishlist; Downloads; Account details; 0.00 Basket All correspondence will be addressed to the name given here. Overview. Accrington and Rossendale College, award winning providers of diverse, high quality education for 16-18 school leavers courses, apprenticeships and both adult and higher education in east Lancashire. It would have made superb loft apartments. The Grammar & High Schools ceased to exist in 1975. A state school for boys and girls aged from 11 to 19. Monday to Friday, Clitheroe Royal Grammar School days Show all stops. England. G - Click to see. Lancashire Schools Transport for Main School and Sixth Form Students. Accrington Grammar School Accrington Hyndburn Lancashire England OS Grid Ref: Undefined Denomination: Undefined; Show More (1) Description Wooden board with a centrally mounted bronze female figure surmounting a column. Accrington & Rossendale College ('Accross') is a further education College which specialises in vocational education. The cheque was handed over at a recent Cadets awards ceremony by the Associations officers, President Geoff Lund, Past President Alan Mitton and Treasurer John State secondary school and sixth form. T 01254 304300. Tutor Hunt offers tutors and qualified teachers for all levels including GCSE, A-Level and Key Stage 3. In 2018, the college was awarded an OFSTED grade of 'Good' in every measure aside from Apprenticeships. CONNECT WITH US. 51.3K views | Beach Bunny by Cloud 9 - Quinn Accrington Academy; Accrington Academy. Accrington Bus Station (Stand 11) 07:30: Accrington, by Castle Hotel: 07:31: Accrington, opp Victoria Hospital: 07:32: For Tempest click on the link and then put in the school name in the search box. Born in Bispham, Ken moved to Accrington aged 8 years old with his family, he was always a bright and intelligent child and was able to absorb everything he was taught, he attended Peel Park School and later gained entry to Accrington Grammar School. Name of Parent or Carer Completing the Application Form *. This is a state-funded school so, while we no longer charge fees, we retain an independent-school ethos, placing strong emphasis on high academic standards, exemplary behaviour and extra-curricular commitment. Accrington Grammar School had around 500 boys and 100 in the sixth form in the 1970s. Lancaster Royal Grammar School: Academy: Lancaster Girls' Grammar School: Academy: Wyre. Grammar. Spring Bridge Road, Manchester, M16 8PR. The school building is now long demolished. E enquiries@accrington-academy.org. Queen Elizabeths Grammar School, based in Blackburn with Darwen, is now a 4-19 co-educational free school. It was in the street opposite what was once Accrington Grammar School. G.A.I.A. If they do not have this effect, then the destruction of schools like Accrington Grammar School is an unpardonable crime. Reproduced with kind permission from 'An Accrington Mixture' by Bob Dobson [ISBN 1 872895 26 3] He joined Accrington Stanley Community Trust in March 2018 as a trustee. Welcome to QEGS.