1950s

A Memory of Hounslow.

I attended Hounslow Heath Infants and then HH Primary School in the fifties. Mr Such was our headmaster and I remember Mr Gilbert as my class teacher who also ran the school soccer team, of which I was a member. I also played for Heston & Isleworth and Middlesex as a junior whilst attending HHPS. I was a football tragic! I don't remember much about my classmates. There was one boy named Alan Bartlett who was a good runner to whom I was always the proverbial bridesmaid in races. I lived in Lela Avenue, Hounslow West, and used to walk to and from school, via a big park. After passing the eleven plus I went to Chiswick Grammar. I was the only boy in my year to go to Chiswick. No football played there but made the school Rugby team. Loved that school! Passed my O Levels and had just started the upper sixth form when my family and I emigrated to Australia, where I served in the New South Wales Police Force as a CIB detective. I am 71 years old now and my wife and I retired to Melbourne nearly six years ago. We have four adult children and seven grandchildren.
Although my memories of Hounslow Heath Primary School are now somewhat vague, I do remember feeling happy and safe there. I stumbled across this site on line and have thoroughly enjoyed reading the offerings of other former students.
I wonder if anyone remembers me?
Greetings to you all from across the world!
Regards
Martin Connolly