In this video I take you around parts of what was Bennetts End Secondary Modern school just prior to its demolition as part of the modernisation of the existing Longdean School.
Interesting seeing this and very grateful as I couldn't make the exhibition. I left in 1967 loved my sport and proud that my 440yds time is still the school record
Wow, just come across this video and it really brought back memories (some good and some bad). I attended there from about 1962 starting in year 2 in class upper 2/2. Completed my schooling there and eventually left and went to Watford College of Technology (later Cassio College) to train as a chef and waiter. Have been living in Western Australia for 44 years now. So if anyone reading this remembers me give me a 'hello'. Phillip (Pip) Bolan. I used to live at 56 Goldcroft, Bennetts End.
Really enjoyed this video. I remember it like it was yesterday(1971) You even look in my old classroom at the top of the stairs. Thank you for the memories.
A labour of love indeed - many congratulations. I was there between 1959 and 1963 and remember a school magazine called Mosaic (re-christened Nose Ache, of course). As was the case with Mr Bolan, I had mixed memories about the place, but was sorry to hear about its demolition, even the precarious staircases you mention at 9.30! Now living in Colombia and teaching English.
This is amazing. I'm in year 8 right now and I remember going though the school when I was younger. cause I used to do football training in the pe hall.
To think i started there in 1967 upper 2/3 brings back some memories and into hospial at christmas for two months over appendix went wrong well done richard putting this all together
Wow I was there 1977-82 Great to see this video, I did have a look round on the open evenings before demolition. Was great bringing back memories.I hope the land doesn't fall into building houses on like most places. Who remembers the prefab buildings (the Huts) near the bottom entrance of lower school. XXXXXX Kevin Barnes
Blimey, I'm glad we all got together for the class of 70 reunion visit.. I notice you didn't mention our very first day stood in the playground surrounded by older boys with mischievous vision that clocked our thin little pins.. Why you may ask, well my dear friend narrating this clip and myself and perhaps one other, were the only boys among hundreds in short trousers. Our legs stood out and became targets for all manner of dastardly deeds. I wasn't quick enough to escape the dreaded cap and satchel hurling episode either, both landing on the changing room roof. Retrieving the cap and satchel landed me in trouble with the school care taker Mr Burton, and a lady teacher whose name has vanished into the mist of time. Again Richard a real blast and soooo many more memories. Thanks Jim..
At 11 years of age I attended a Secondary modern school became head prefect and house Captain. The left school age 15 during 1851. My education would today be university standard because only children of wealthy parents attended university, However not all children age 11 qualified for secondary school education and sent to other schools in the area.
Really interesting 'walk round' of the school shown here. I felt like I was really there! Well done, a very infomative video, shame the school is no more.
Had many meals here in Lower School canteen. At the foot of the few steps down into canteen we used to have a tuck shop table set up at morning break. Going back up those steps towards changing rooms on the left opposite the corridor to Main Hall we used to have a chocolate machine....20p a bar :) At the top of the stairs on the left was my first form room in 1972. To the right was Mr Halls' form. Going back to where the bike shed were, there on the left used to be the pool. At the end of the corridor where the T junction was, beyond the door were the cookery rooms, turning to the right and on the right was once another of my form rooms and also my needlework room. Opposite this room was a science room where Mrs Woodstock taught biology.
Your absolutely correct Jamal its down to my dyslexia I'm sorry to say. I see the words re arranged sometimes. After I had published I realised my error, thanks for pointing out.
I had meals there, happy days. I remember a cinema club in the Hall in the 70's. I remember watching 'The Way We Were'. And Love Story. I thought the floor was parquet. That closed door used to lead to Home Economics and Needlework. Demolished eh?
Interesting seeing this and very grateful as I couldn't make the exhibition. I left in 1967 loved my sport and proud that my 440yds time is still the school record
Wow, just come across this video and it really brought back memories (some good and some bad). I attended there from about 1962 starting in year 2 in class upper 2/2. Completed my schooling there and eventually left and went to Watford College of Technology (later Cassio College) to train as a chef and waiter. Have been living in Western Australia for 44 years now. So if anyone reading this remembers me give me a 'hello'. Phillip (Pip) Bolan. I used to live at 56 Goldcroft, Bennetts End.
Hi! remember you Phillip was there the same time
@@Thebaton09 Hi Alan, yes I remember you. What have you been up to all these years? My email is phillip.bolan@ me.com
Really enjoyed this video.
I remember it like it was yesterday(1971)
You even look in my old classroom at the top of the stairs.
Thank you for the memories.
Love this video brought back so many good memories and made me realise how old i am:) years attended 1976-81
A labour of love indeed - many congratulations. I was there between 1959 and 1963 and remember a school magazine called Mosaic (re-christened Nose Ache, of course). As was the case with Mr Bolan, I had mixed memories about the place, but was sorry to hear about its demolition, even the precarious staircases you mention at 9.30! Now living in Colombia and teaching English.
This is amazing. I'm in year 8 right now and I remember going though the school when I was younger. cause I used to do football training in the pe hall.
Yes its part of your history now.
To think i started there in 1967 upper 2/3 brings back some memories and into hospial at christmas for two months over appendix went wrong
well done richard putting this all together
I remember your appendix op
I was there upper 23..annex with mariyn bandy raymond gent ronnie haywood
Wow I was there 1977-82 Great to see this video, I did have a look round on the open evenings before demolition. Was great bringing back memories.I hope the land doesn't fall into building houses on like most places. Who remembers the prefab buildings (the Huts) near the bottom entrance of lower school. XXXXXX Kevin Barnes
I was there 77-82 too , I started with Miss mason in an annex , ended up with mr Mann in metalwork block
Blimey, I'm glad we all got together for the class of 70 reunion visit.. I notice you didn't mention our very first day stood in the playground surrounded by older boys with mischievous vision that clocked our thin little pins.. Why you may ask, well my dear friend narrating this clip and myself and perhaps one other, were the only boys among hundreds in short trousers. Our legs stood out and became targets for all manner of dastardly deeds. I wasn't quick enough to escape the dreaded cap and satchel hurling episode either, both landing on the changing room roof. Retrieving the cap and satchel landed me in trouble with the school care taker Mr Burton, and a lady teacher whose name has vanished into the mist of time. Again Richard a real blast and soooo many more memories. Thanks Jim..
At 11 years of age I attended a Secondary modern school became head prefect and house Captain. The left school age 15 during 1851. My education would today be university standard because only children of wealthy parents attended university, However not all children age 11 qualified for secondary school education and sent to other schools in the area.
Really interesting 'walk round' of the school shown here. I felt like I was really there! Well done, a very infomative video, shame the school is no more.
I went to that exhibition. I was there 1977-1982
Had many meals here in Lower School canteen. At the foot of the few steps down into canteen we used to have a tuck shop table set up at morning break. Going back up those steps towards changing rooms on the left opposite the corridor to Main Hall we used to have a chocolate machine....20p a bar :)
At the top of the stairs on the left was my first form room in 1972. To the right was Mr Halls' form.
Going back to where the bike shed were, there on the left used to be the pool.
At the end of the corridor where the T junction was, beyond the door were the cookery rooms, turning to the right and on the right was once another of my form rooms and also my needlework room. Opposite this room was a science room where Mrs Woodstock taught biology.
Thanks for that Lynne
Your absolutely correct Jamal its down to my dyslexia I'm sorry to say. I see the words re arranged sometimes. After I had published I realised my error, thanks for pointing out.
Very interesting - I went to Highfield Secondary in Fletcher Way 1965 - 1970 and likewise that school was demolished sometime after I left.
My aunt went there around the same time
Do you know a sharron langley?
I had meals there, happy days. I remember a cinema club in the Hall in the 70's. I remember watching 'The Way We Were'. And Love Story. I thought the floor was parquet. That closed door used to lead to Home Economics and Needlework. Demolished eh?
yes all gone
Thank you for the memories Naughtyboy, sorry I forgot my manners. Rejoice in Thy Youth. I never did.
We've got the new school now :)
Yes I know Daniel, I went up to see it a while back with Mike, very impressive.
You could turn the layout of this School into a Silent Hill game. :P
brilliant i went in 1981
i go to longdean
I was there from 1972 - 1975 and remember Lower School very well.
same what year are you in because i am in year 7
same
Same here
Great years 1961-8
I was a pupil there from 1961..most of the teachers were rubbish in those days