ST MARGARET'S: MEMORIES, MUSINGS & MERRIMENT

The long-awaited e-book has just been published. 

This school operated in Henleaze, Bristol from 1922 - 1962.The principals, Mrs Simpson and Miss Campbell then retired after 40 years. 

The historic building was subsequently demolished and the land sold for new builds.  

Many memories and photos from former pupils are included.

For order details see: https://sites.google.com/site/henleazebook/book-outlets

DO YOU KNOW THE NAME OF THE GENTLEMAN WITH THE KEESHOND DOG?

Can you throw any light on these photos taken in the 1960s? 

The gentleman with the watering can was the gardener of St Margaret's School, Henleaze - Mr England. 

Who is the other gentleman with the Keeshond dog? 

Was he by any chance the husband of Mrs Nipper pictured here outside their house which was on the St Margaret's estate? 

This house, formerly in the grounds of St Margarets was demolished several decades later. 

It has now been replaced with two modern properties in St Margaret's Drive.

CAN YOU HELP?

Can you all be kind enough to look at the copy below which has been edited by one of the proofreaders of the forthcoming book on St Margaret's, Henleaze, Bristol. 

If there are any further corrections can you please email The Henleaze Book asap?

Many thanks!
Veronica

SCHOOL MOTTO
“Sapientia est vera margarita” is believed to mean
 “Wisdom is a true pearl”.
I would not waste my spring of youth in idle talents. 
I would plant rich seed to blossom unto thy womanhood and bear fruit unto thy mould. 

ALL CHANGE!

The title of the forthcoming e-book on St Margaret's has been changed and also the background colour.

It was felt by one of the old girls that blue cover was "too harsh, and feel a deep rose colour would be more suitable echoing the colour of our blazers."

She also emphasised that they had lots of fun there and did not mutter much so this is why the title has been changed!


Any further feedback before publication would be helpful.

ARTHUR MILTON (1928 - 2007) INTERNATIONAL CRICKETER AND FOOTBALLER.

Arthur Milton (1928 – 2007) former Henleaze resident, was the last man of twelve to play cricket AND football for England at international level.

Some of you who are interested in the history of football and/or cricket may have read the book subsequently produced by his great cricketing friend Mike Vockins, Arthur Milton: Last of the Double Internationals published in 2011 by Sports Books Ltd.

Thanks to Joan Milton Veronica Bowerman has now produced a short version of Arthur's many achievements on the webpage People of Henleaze and has included some previously unpublished local information.

Also many thanks to Jane and John who were given this signed photo by Arthur when he was their paperboy in Stoke Bishop after his illustrious sporting career.

Here is the link to the pdf file: https://sites.google.com/site/henleazebook/Home/peopleofhenleaze

St Margaret's School, Henleaze - request for photos of former teachers

This is a photo of Miss Reed, one of the former teachers.

We have photos of Miss Jenner, Miss Maggs and Miss Buchanan kindly sent in by old girls.  

Do any of you have any additional photos to add to this collection or know of someone who has?

It would be really good to have photos of Mrs Simpson and Miss Campbell in this collection.

ST MARGARET'S RE-UNION 2015

18th April, 2015 12.00 for 12.30pm.

Buffet Lunch at BAWA, Southmead Road, Bristol, 

Price £16.50 to include buffet, dessert and tea or coffee. 

Contact Diana Davis (nee Fussell) via CONTACT US.

If you know of any St Margaret's Girls in the area please pass this message on to them as soon as possible.

St Margaret's School operated in Henleaze from 1922 - 1962.

Photo of this wonderful building - sadly demolished in 1963 - was taken by the Father of old girl Valerie, nee Bonner.