Unofficial Christ's Hospital Forum

First time on this website, and the nostalgia is killing me! This particular string will run and run. John Hall Matthews : junior house master Maine A and asst chaplain - I remember watching the first moon landing in his front room, and I will never forget his efforts to stamp out the more invidiou...

My all time favourite has got to be Dr Ross Stuart, He was housemaster of Maine A in my senior years and had taught me English as a junior. I have nothing but fond memories, respect and thanks for the man who helped me grow. He was always fair, (and I'm sure still is), and treated us with respect a...

Also, I remember that Mike Gladding used to HATE it when his students went to Dobbie's house, which was just opposite Peele B when he was housemaster. Maybe he just didn't like the guy. As a biologist Gladding was contemptuous of all things religious but there may have been other reasons..... Gladd...

I believe that sexual abuse existed pre 1963 Rob. First, there was AH Buck. Second, there was Frank McCracken who was banned from the premises as undesirable. Corporal punishment is a wholly different issue. A lot of boys were beaten and in many cases it was for no good reason, although it is diffi...