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Fond Memories of Horden

In 1954 I was 10 and went to the junior school in Horden, then moved on to the Secondary Modern, where I learnt to play the violin, the music teacher was Mr Neal and the head master was Mr James. After leaving school I went down the mines which was the only option then. I was brought up by my grandparents, Peter and Lisa Rowland. In 1960 I left the pit and joined the DLI as a musician, I stayed in the army for 17 years and 6 months, I have only been back to Horden a couple of times since but my thoughts are always there. If there is anyone out there that remembers me please get in touch to share memories.

Written by Vernon Keighley. To send Vernon Keighley a private message, click here.

A memory of Horden in County Durham shared on Friday, 27th January 2012.

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RE: RE: Fond Memories of Horden

I remember Vernon very well from my school days in Horden, he is correct that the music teacher's name was Mr Neal. The headmaster's name was Jimmy Jameson whose middle finger, on his left hand, was missing reputedly cut off by the Japanese during the war - but that could be only schoolboy imagination. Jimmy Laing

Comment from James Laing on Wednesday, 14th March 2012.

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