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George Street, Hove

Happy school days
By Marion Baldwin/Upton

I went to St Andrew's school (I think that was its name) from 1949-1955 and well remember the beautiful old building. It had a huge hall which had a real coal fire roaring away in the winter time. We used to have to place the school milk beside it to 'defrost' this pushed up the bottle tops as it thawed, so we drunk warm milk, YUK.

Learning by example
The headmaster Mr Evans was very strict and I remember three lads being caned in front of the whole school, they had been caught stealing sweets from the local shop. This was an excellent lesson to all of the rest of the pupils.

School trip to London
We went on a school trip to London and we had a meal out at Lyon's Corner House, a 'first' for most of us. I don't recall where we went in London apart from St Paul's whispering gallery. We had nature lessons amongst the gravestones in the cemetery grounds next door. I also remember being a 'dinner monitor' and getting a mug of custard for my work. I would love to hear from anyone who remembers me: my email address is macthomas@ntlworld.com

This page was added on 13/01/2008.

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I attended George Street School 1946-49. The headmaster was a Mr Whiting and my teacher was a Miss Evans. I only remember a few students, but I would be happy to hear from anyone who attended during the period mentioned: brightonsx@yahoo.com

By Peter C Wilson (16/01/2008)

A friend alerted me to this website. What a glorious trip down Memory Lane. I went to the George Street school from 1947 to 1952. I lived at 14 Shirley Street and later at 66 The Drive. Contributors here have had me remembering places like Coes, Driscolls, DiMarco's, The Coffee Importers, Curry's, Kents, Sainsbury's and all the others. I remember Mr. Whiting, Miss Evans, Mr. Gardner and Miss Bowyer from the school. I don't recognise any contributors names, but some were obviously a year ahead or behind me and age made such a difference then. You were big kids or little kids. I left Brighton and Hove (actually) in 1960 and have only visited occasionally since, but if anyone cares to contact me, please feel free.

By John McNaught (26/01/2008)

St Andrew's School is 150 years old this year, does anyone know the month the original school in Goerge Street opened?  We want to celebrate the opening. So far we have not been able to find any records.

By Jackie Tennant (20/05/2008)

Hi all expupils of St Andrews School. We are trying to find some old photos of St Andrews School (as far back as we can get). If anyone out there can help we would be very gratefull. You could email them to me at jackie.tennant@st-andrews.brighton-hove.sch.uk

By Jackie Tennant (04/07/2008)

I remember the Benfield Junior football team (1954) going south down George Street, Hove to about half way and turning right into an enclosed alleyway to a really ancient school with a football pitch! We won 10 - Nil, Sorry! Am I right? Was this St.Andrew's or George St. school?

By Tony Brooks (25/09/2008)

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