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As Russell Cheek said in his after dinner presentation at one of our annual dinners, NBHS had a sense of humour.
From the nicknames for staff and each other, to the pranks we played, there are numerous stories that we continue to share “in the years far ahead”.These stories provide a human dimension to the history of the school, and the legacy that we are leaving.
Contributions are now sought from Old Boys from other years (indicate name or just initials, and NBHS Year that you identify with).
Year of ’57 – Tales Told out Of School
Tales Told Out of School
In 1982, the Year of 1957 produced “Nostalgia Notes” for their 25 Year Reunion, and these are given below. Names of the contributors have been deleted, and only initials used.
Names of students in the anecdotes have been retained.
“In November 1954, Harold Beard stood me out in front of the whole school because I had convinced my parents that there was nothing doing at school (swimming school was in progress).
Well … ?
It was imperative that I remained at home as the First Test was also in progress. I heard every ball, and we won by an innings.
Because of Harold Beard, I was not allowed to hear the next two tests which we lost. Harold Beard, and not Frank Tyson and Trevor Bailey, was responsible for England taking the Ashes home that summer. Had I been permitted to listen, I should never have let it happen.” (DM)