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by Rod Stuart
Wed Jun 08, 2005 3:50 pm
Forum: Stories, Reminiscing & Teacher/Pupil Memories
Topic: Corporal Punishment......
Replies: 213
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Re. Matron's inspections, Thornton's Matron in the 60's was the very formidable Miss Dalziel from the highlands. She inspected our beds to see they were correctly made each day. I was there when she made the never to be forgotten comment " If you don't tuck in the sides of your bed young man (i...
by Rod Stuart
Thu Apr 28, 2005 9:54 am
Forum: Overseas and Travelling
Topic: any expats?
Replies: 41
Views: 28157

JamesF35 web site

Can we also have a look at JamesF35's web site? Sounds interesting.
by Rod Stuart
Tue Apr 19, 2005 8:10 pm
Forum: General
Topic: House photos - anyone got any to post?
Replies: 12
Views: 11352

House photos

What kind of resolution do you want for the photos? It would have to be quite high to see faces, but I am an amateur at this, so let me know what you can deal with.
Rod Stuart
by Rod Stuart
Tue Apr 19, 2005 12:57 pm
Forum: General
Topic: House photos - anyone got any to post?
Replies: 12
Views: 11352

C.H. in the early 60s.

I have several Thornton A house photos (plus names) from the early 60s. Also some of the famous train crash of 1964. Let me know if anyone is interested.
by Rod Stuart
Mon Mar 28, 2005 8:20 pm
Forum: Overseas and Travelling
Topic: any expats?
Replies: 41
Views: 28157

Living Abroad

I have made Portugal my home, and have been in Lisbon for the last 20 years. I go back to the UK less and less often. Yes, British TV is great, but you can get most of it for free on Satelite. Believe me, the better weather makes an enormous difference, and life in general so much better. I don't se...