Walking to School
I went to Downshall Infants and Primary up to the age of 12 when I then went to Ilford Country High in Gants Hill. I remember the daily walk along Meads Lane calling for a sour grapes gob stopper that would dye our mouths dark purple.
The school seemed so big and when I look at this photo it looks like something out of Dickens! Miss Backhouse was my infants teacher and in the primary I had a wonderful teacher Mr Richards who was so supportive of me - he gave me faith in myself - thank you always Mr Richards!
From Downshall I remember we were all walked over to Seven Kings Park to play sport because there was no oval at the school.
I now live in Sydney and have done since 1972 - I'm now 57 and wanting to return and pick up some of those memories.
Please leave me a message if you have any memories of being at Downshall!
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RE: RE: Walking to School
I too, have fond memories of Downshall, Linda. Mr Richards was my form teacher in the fourth year, and was probably the best teacher I ever had. Remember Mr Nutting, the headmaster? I think you'd be about three years older than me, but we must remember some of the same people.
Comment from Paul Rooza on Monday, 30th April 2012.