Ron Abbott - Revision history

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	At St Bart's, according to Dr Geoffrey Thomas, who first met him at Trinity College, Oxford, Ron studied classics under E. R. A. Sewter, the Penguin translator and editor of the prestigious journal Greece and Rome <ref>[https://www.jstor.org/stable/3567839 Robert Sewter - A personal reminiscence] (John Muir)</ref>. Ron later recognised Sewter as a formative early influence, drawing throughout his teaching career on the knowledge and methods he had acquired from him. Indeed, Sewter’s personal impact on Ron appears to have surpassed that of his lecturers at University of Exeter.		At St Bart's, according to Dr Geoffrey Thomas, who first met him at Trinity College, Oxford, Ron studied classics under E. R. A. Sewter, the Penguin translator and editor of the prestigious journal Greece and Rome <ref>[https://www.jstor.org/stable/3567839 Robert Sewter - A personal reminiscence] (John Muir)</ref>. Ron later recognised Sewter as a formative early influence, drawing throughout his teaching career on the knowledge and methods he had acquired from him. Indeed, Sewter’s personal impact on Ron appears to have surpassed that of his lecturers at University of Exeter.



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	(The following article, written by Ron Abbott and published in the [[Bostonian]] of 1981 relates a short exchange with a teacher of Latin at Boston High School.)		(The following article, written by [[Ron Abbott]] and published in the [[Bostonian]] of 1981 relates a short exchange with a teacher of Latin at Boston High School.)

	I'll never forget my week's exchange at the High School. I'd just had an accident in my new Ford Escort: the mirror was a wreck and the side of the car dented and scarred. It was my one and only lesson with the A-level Ancient History set and I was about to show some slides of Ancient Rome. As I was surrounded by a group of expectant Sixth Form girls one of the school secretaries came in. "There's a policeman outside," she told me, in anything but a whisper. "He says you forgot to sign your statement."		I'll never forget my week's exchange at the High School. I'd just had an accident in my new Ford Escort: the mirror was a wreck and the side of the car dented and scarred. It was my one and only lesson with the A-level Ancient History set and I was about to show some slides of Ancient Rome. As I was surrounded by a group of expectant Sixth Form girls one of the school secretaries came in. "There's a policeman outside," she told me, in anything but a whisper. "He says you forgot to sign your statement."

Geoffrey Thomas: Footnote

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Footnote

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	Ron Abbott was educated at [[Wikipedia:St Bartholomew's School\|St Bartholomew's Grammar School]], Newbury, Berks. (1957-1964) and [[Wikipedia:University of Exeter\|University of Exeter]] where he was awarded a BA in 1967. His first teaching was done at [[Wikipedia:Mayfield School, Portsmouth\|Northern Grammar School, Portsmouth]] where he was Head of Classics.		Ron Abbott was educated at [[Wikipedia:St Bartholomew's School\|St Bartholomew's Grammar School]], Newbury, Berks. (1957-1964) and [[Wikipedia:University of Exeter\|University of Exeter]] where he was awarded a BA in 1967. His first teaching was done at [[Wikipedia:Mayfield School, Portsmouth\|Northern Grammar School, Portsmouth]] where he was Head of Classics.

	At St Bart's, according to Dr Geoffrey Thomas, who first met him at Trinity College, Oxford, Ron studied classics under E. R. A. Sewter, the Penguin translator and editor of the prestigious journal Greece and Rome <ref>[https://www.jstor.org/stable/3567839 Robert Sewter - A personal reminiscence] (John Muir)</ref>.~~[1]~~ Ron later recognised Sewter as a formative early influence, drawing throughout his teaching career on the knowledge and methods he had acquired from him. Indeed, Sewter’s personal impact on Ron appears to have surpassed that of his lecturers at University of Exeter.		At St Bart's, according to Dr Geoffrey Thomas, who first met him at Trinity College, Oxford, Ron studied classics under E. R. A. Sewter, the Penguin translator and editor of the prestigious journal Greece and Rome <ref>[https://www.jstor.org/stable/3567839 Robert Sewter - A personal reminiscence] (John Muir)</ref>. Ron later recognised Sewter as a formative early influence, drawing throughout his teaching career on the knowledge and methods he had acquired from him. Indeed, Sewter’s personal impact on Ron appears to have surpassed that of his lecturers at University of Exeter.

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	Ron Abbott was educated at [[Wikipedia:St Bartholomew's School\|St Bartholomew's Grammar School]], Newbury, Berks. (1957-1964) and [[Wikipedia:University of Exeter\|University of Exeter]] where he was awarded a BA in 1967. His first teaching was done at [[Wikipedia:Mayfield School, Portsmouth\|Northern Grammar School, Portsmouth]] where he was Head of Classics.		Ron Abbott was educated at [[Wikipedia:St Bartholomew's School\|St Bartholomew's Grammar School]], Newbury, Berks. (1957-1964) and [[Wikipedia:University of Exeter\|University of Exeter]] where he was awarded a BA in 1967. His first teaching was done at [[Wikipedia:Mayfield School, Portsmouth\|Northern Grammar School, Portsmouth]] where he was Head of Classics.

	~~According~~ to Dr Geoffrey Thomas who first ~~knew~~ him at Trinity College, Oxford, Ron ~~was taught~~ classics ~~at St Bartholomew's Grammar School by~~ E R A Sewter, a Penguin translator and editor of the prestigious journal, Greece and Rome<ref>[https://www.jstor.org/stable/3567839 Robert Sewter - A personal reminiscence] (John Muir)</ref>. He recognised Sewter as a ~~crucial~~ early influence~~. Throughout~~ his ~~long~~ teaching career ~~he used~~ knowledge he had ~~gained~~ from ~~Sewter~~. ~~Sewter left a~~ personal ~~imprint deeper than~~ that of ~~Ron's~~ Exeter ~~University lecturers~~.		At St Bart's, according to Dr Geoffrey Thomas, who first met him at Trinity College, Oxford, Ron studied classics under E. R. A. Sewter, the Penguin translator and editor of the prestigious journal Greece and Rome <ref>[https://www.jstor.org/stable/3567839 Robert Sewter - A personal reminiscence] (John Muir)</ref>.[1] Ron later recognised Sewter as a formative early influence, drawing throughout his teaching career on the knowledge and methods he had acquired from him. Indeed, Sewter’s personal impact on Ron appears to have surpassed that of his lecturers at University of Exeter.



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	\| ethnicity = <!-- Ethnicity should be supported with a citation from a reliable source -->		\| ethnicity = <!-- Ethnicity should be supported with a citation from a reliable source -->
	\| citizenship =		\| citizenship =
	\| education = St Bartholomew's Grammar School, Newbury, Berkshire (1957-1964); Exeter University (BA 1967); [[Wikipedia:Trinity College, Oxford\|Trinity College, Oxford]] (1967-1968)		\| education = [[Wikipedia:St Bartholomew's School\|St Bartholomew's Grammar School]], Newbury, Berkshire (1957-1964); [[Wikipedia:University of Exeter\|University of Exeter]] (BA 1967); [[Wikipedia:Trinity College, Oxford\|Trinity College, Oxford]] (1967-1968)
	\| roles = Head of Classics		\| roles = Head of Classics
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	Ron Abbott was educated at St Bartholomew's Grammar School, Newbury, Berks. (1957-1964) and Exeter University where he was awarded a BA in 1967. His first teaching was done at [[Wikipedia:Mayfield School, Portsmouth\|Northern Grammar School, Portsmouth]] where he was Head of Classics.		Ron Abbott was educated at [[Wikipedia:St Bartholomew's School\|St Bartholomew's Grammar School]], Newbury, Berks. (1957-1964) and [[Wikipedia:University of Exeter\|University of Exeter]] where he was awarded a BA in 1967. His first teaching was done at [[Wikipedia:Mayfield School, Portsmouth\|Northern Grammar School, Portsmouth]] where he was Head of Classics.

	According to Dr Geoffrey Thomas who first knew him at Trinity College, Oxford, Ron was taught classics at St Bartholomew's Grammar School by E R A Sewter, a Penguin translator and editor of the prestigious journal, Greece and Rome<ref>[https://www.jstor.org/stable/3567839 Robert Sewter - A personal reminiscence] (John Muir)</ref>. He recognised Sewter as a crucial early influence. Throughout his long teaching career he used knowledge he had gained from Sewter. Sewter left a personal imprint deeper than that of Ron's Exeter University lecturers.		According to Dr Geoffrey Thomas who first knew him at Trinity College, Oxford, Ron was taught classics at St Bartholomew's Grammar School by E R A Sewter, a Penguin translator and editor of the prestigious journal, Greece and Rome<ref>[https://www.jstor.org/stable/3567839 Robert Sewter - A personal reminiscence] (John Muir)</ref>. He recognised Sewter as a crucial early influence. Throughout his long teaching career he used knowledge he had gained from Sewter. Sewter left a personal imprint deeper than that of Ron's Exeter University lecturers.

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	\| education = St Bartholomew's Grammar School, Newbury, Berkshire (1957-1964); Exeter University (BA 1967); Oxford		\| education = St Bartholomew's Grammar School, Newbury, Berkshire (1957-1964); Exeter University (BA 1967); [[Wikipedia:Trinity College, Oxford\|Trinity College, Oxford]] (1967-1968)
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	Ron Abbott was educated at St Bartholomew's Grammar School, Newbury, Berks. (1957-1964) and Exeter University where he was awarded a BA in 1967. His first teaching was done at [[Wikipedia:Mayfield School, Portsmouth\|Northern Grammar School, Portsmouth]] where he was Head of Classics.		Ron Abbott was educated at St Bartholomew's Grammar School, Newbury, Berks. (1957-1964) and Exeter University where he was awarded a BA in 1967. His first teaching was done at [[Wikipedia:Mayfield School, Portsmouth\|Northern Grammar School, Portsmouth]] where he was Head of Classics.

			According to Dr Geoffrey Thomas who first knew him at Trinity College, Oxford, Ron was taught classics at St Bartholomew's Grammar School by E R A Sewter, a Penguin translator and editor of the prestigious journal, Greece and Rome<ref>[https://www.jstor.org/stable/3567839 Robert Sewter - A personal reminiscence] (John Muir)</ref>. He recognised Sewter as a crucial early influence. Throughout his long teaching career he used knowledge he had gained from Sewter. Sewter left a personal imprint deeper than that of Ron's Exeter University lecturers.

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	But the longest lasting memory of all will be the sponsored non-uniform day. For an agreed fee the girls arrived dressed however they wished. Most did so in a rather dull fashion - a tweed skirt and twin-set, or equivalent - but as we all trooped silently into assembly that morning what a sight it was to behold most of the Upper Sixth in their nighties! Such a vision of nubile pulchritude, yet they were removed from the stage before the service began and were subsequently in disgrace: but it was a brave show.		But the longest lasting memory of all will be the sponsored non-uniform day. For an agreed fee the girls arrived dressed however they wished. Most did so in a rather dull fashion - a tweed skirt and twin-set, or equivalent - but as we all trooped silently into assembly that morning what a sight it was to behold most of the Upper Sixth in their nighties! Such a vision of nubile pulchritude, yet they were removed from the stage before the service began and were subsequently in disgrace: but it was a brave show.

			==References==
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	==See Also==		==See Also==

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	\| subjects = Latin, Classical Foundations, Information Technology		\| subjects = Latin, Classical Foundations, Information Technology
	\| known_for = [[Boston FC Supporters' Club]], [[CCF]] (RAF section), [[Photographic Society]], official photographer on many school trips, involved with Boston FC;		\| known_for = [[Boston FC Supporters' Club]], [[CCF]] (RAF section - Flt Lt), [[Photographic Society]], official photographer on many school trips, involved with Boston FC;
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	Ron Abbott was educated at St Bartholomew's Grammar School, Newbury, Berks. (1957-1964) and Exeter University where he was awarded a BA in 1967. His first teaching was done at Portsmouth Grammar School.		Ron Abbott was educated at St Bartholomew's Grammar School, Newbury, Berks. (1957-1964) and Exeter University where he was awarded a BA in 1967. His first teaching was done at [[Wikipedia:Mayfield School, Portsmouth\|Northern Grammar School, Portsmouth]] where he was Head of Classics.

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