First Schoolday. May 1940

A Memory of South Tottenham.

I lived in Chingford from 1935 until 1957. I started school at New Road in 1940 and Miss Jones later Mrs Thornicroft was my very first form mistress. I remember her as a very strict but fair teacher. Her contemporaries in that incipient wartime era were Miss Tlling, Miss Rees. Miss Pickerell, Miss Goodhind, Mr Cook, Mr Hoare, Miss Tennyson all ruled by the iron fisted Mr Gratton. I am delighted to learn that my very first mentor still survives I would like to pass on my very best wishes and indeed thanks to her. Her longevity will soon be recognised by the Queen and since telegrams no longer exist maybe she will receive an e-mail!!

I would be more than happy to correspond with any of the pupils that were part of that wartime class.