Smethwick, The Blue Gates Hotel, High Street c.1905

Photo ref: S990307

I was there from 1969-1973 and had a wonderful time. Perhaps as there were no mobiles to contend with then. Miss Marshall was the Head teacher, I became deputy head girl in my last year and throughly enjoyed it. There were on 18 of us, as then you could leave ending your 4th year then. Who else was there then? I’m writing my memoir’s now as part of this.

Yes I went to Smethwick Hall Girls from 1990 until it closed. Was very sad as the school had such amazing facilities. I got a better education because of it closing though. Does anyone remember the head teacher’s dog? I used to walk it most lunch times. My siblings also went here before me....including a brother over at the boys school.

I worked at Smethwick Hall Girls High school for about 10 years until its closure. Does any one remember this wonderful school? If so I would love to share memories with you, pupil or staff.

My mother Kath (Shepheard) lived in Grt Arthur St in Smethwick from 1930 until the late 1950 and remembers playing in the street with her mates. Ivor Coley, Olga Dubberly, William Pritchard, Horris Richards. Evans corner shop and Miss Jennings and the greengrocers Lavells.