Centennial Anthology
| Centennial Anthology | |
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 Cover of Centennial Anthology (grey with blue lettering) | |
| Author(s) | Paul Mould (editor) |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Subject(s) | A collection of articles relating to the history of Boston Grammar School |
| Genre(s) | Local history |
| Publisher | Paul Mould |
| Publication date | 2000 |
| Media type | Paperback |
| Pages | 205 |
| ISBN | 0952870835 |
Centennial Anthology was published in 2000 to mark the centenary of the Old Bostonian Association, which was founded on 20th April 1900 at Anderton's Hotel, Fleet Street, London. 28 old boys of Boston Grammar School contributed poems, short stories, anecdotes and memories of teachers, fellow-pupils, air cadets, sports and debates. The history of Boston Grammar School is detailed in the accounts of progress made during the times of each headmaster. The book was edited by Paul Mould.
Errata
Page 66, Paul Nguyen van Tam B.Sc
His correct anglicised name is Paul Nguyen Van-Tam.
His years at BGS were 1970-1980. "(170-1979)" is a simple typographical error. He returned as a supply teacher in the 1990s and early 2000s.
We don't know whether he was a "French citizen from birth", but it seems unlikely given that he was educated at primary level in South Vietnam.
While he gained a BSc at the University of Nottingham in 1967, he did so because his previous French qualification was not accepted when he tried to become a college lecturer.
His father Nguyễn Văn Tâm was Prime Minister of the State of Vietnam (1952-54), a political entity created by the French in an attempt to regain control of the country.
Page 101, Frank Harrison Hill
His mother Betsy is the sister of Pishey Thompson, not his daughter.
Page 104, Robert John Reynolds
He died in Q1 1942 aged 84, not in 1992 aged 35.
Page 104, Cameron Quilter Knowles
He is assumed to have been curate of Milverton in Somerset 1906 to 1918 since Milveston, Somerset does not appear to exist.
His father, John Mason Knowles, was living in Southwold, Suffolk when he died on 6 May 1895. It is not known whether he ever lived in Wimbledon as stated.
Page 104, Harry Whilton Palmer
There is no evidence that he lived in Yorkshire never mind was master at Pocklington School. It seems he lived in Lincoln and was involved in insurance and later with the Farmers' Union at both national and Lincolnshire level.
Page 117, Stanley R Meeds
He was not a holder of the BEM as stated.
External Links
- Centennial Anthology - Not the tuck shop - the Old Bostonian Store