William Alderson Wilkinson - Revision history

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Military service

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	'''William Alderson Wilkinson''' was a teacher of Physical Education and Geography at [[Boston Grammar School]] (1930-1970 - part-time after 1968).		'''William Alderson Wilkinson''' was a teacher of Physical Education and Geography at [[Boston Grammar School]] (1930-1970 - part-time after 1968). In 1941 he left for military service.

	==Retirement==		==Retirement==

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	The last day of the summer term saw the retirement as a member of the full-time teaching staff of Mr William Alderson Wilkinson after 38 years. As many do in these days he was taking advantage of a provision in the regulations which permit him to retire early and continue on the staff as a part-time teacher, so we will still see him daily, in the mornings, taking his classes as before, but no longer as an active organiser of the games, a responsibility now taken over by [[Rod Dunn\|Mr R A Dunn]].		The last day of the summer term saw the retirement as a member of the full-time teaching staff of Mr William Alderson Wilkinson after 38 years. As many do in these days he was taking advantage of a provision in the regulations which permit him to retire early and continue on the staff as a part-time teacher, so we will still see him daily, in the mornings, taking his classes as before, but no longer as an active organiser of the games, a responsibility now taken over by [[Rod Dunn\|Mr R A Dunn]].

	It was in 1930 that Mr Wilkinson first came to Boston after four years at [[Wikipedia:Durham University]], where he graduated at [[Wikipedia:College of St Hild and St Bede, Durham\|Bede College]] in 1929 and took a Diploma in Education in the following year. This was his first and only teaching post. His appointment was as general subjects teacher and games master, but there were, in those days, others who were interested in his skill as a footballer and attempts were made to sign him on as a professional in one of the first class clubs. Fortunately for us he resisted and he and [[Jessie Aitchison Wilkinson\|Mrs Wilkinson]] found Boston, and [[Wikipedia:Wyberton\|Wyberton]], so much to their liking that they settled here, and apart from the war years when he served with the RAF at home and in the Far East, Mr Wilkinson's service to Boston Grammar School has been uninterrupted and still continues.		It was in 1930 that Mr Wilkinson first came to Boston after four years at [[Wikipedia:Durham University\|Durham University]], where he graduated at [[Wikipedia:College of St Hild and St Bede, Durham\|Bede College]] in 1929 and took a Diploma in Education in the following year. This was his first and only teaching post. His appointment was as general subjects teacher and games master, but there were, in those days, others who were interested in his skill as a footballer and attempts were made to sign him on as a professional in one of the first class clubs. Fortunately for us he resisted and he and [[Jessie Aitchison Wilkinson\|Mrs Wilkinson]] found Boston, and [[Wikipedia:Wyberton\|Wyberton]], so much to their liking that they settled here, and apart from the war years when he served with the RAF at home and in the Far East, Mr Wilkinson's service to Boston Grammar School has been uninterrupted and still continues.

	His teaching, particularly of History and Geography, which have only a small allocation of periods, has introduced him to most of the junior boys and his interest in them and knowledge of them has continued throughout the School through their games, and beyond for those who have played for any of the Old Bostonian sides. He can therefore justly claim to know more Old Boys than most masters, and he earned their admiration and respect. This interest continues and we shall continue to see Mr and Mrs Wilkinson supporting the sporting activities, but this point of retirement gives us the opportunity of expressing to both our thanks for the past and best wishes for the future.		His teaching, particularly of History and Geography, which have only a small allocation of periods, has introduced him to most of the junior boys and his interest in them and knowledge of them has continued throughout the School through their games, and beyond for those who have played for any of the Old Bostonian sides. He can therefore justly claim to know more Old Boys than most masters, and he earned their admiration and respect. This interest continues and we shall continue to see Mr and Mrs Wilkinson supporting the sporting activities, but this point of retirement gives us the opportunity of expressing to both our thanks for the past and best wishes for the future.

Smeeds: Add Category:Photo pages

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Add Category:Photo pages

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	The last day of the summer term saw the retirement as a member of the full-time teaching staff of Mr William Alderson Wilkinson after 38 years. As many do in these days he was taking advantage of a provision in the regulations which permit him to retire early and continue on the staff as a part-time teacher, so we will still see him daily, in the mornings, taking his classes as before, but no longer as an active organiser of the games, a responsibility now taken over by [[Rod Dunn\|Mr R A Dunn]].		The last day of the summer term saw the retirement as a member of the full-time teaching staff of Mr William Alderson Wilkinson after 38 years. As many do in these days he was taking advantage of a provision in the regulations which permit him to retire early and continue on the staff as a part-time teacher, so we will still see him daily, in the mornings, taking his classes as before, but no longer as an active organiser of the games, a responsibility now taken over by [[Rod Dunn\|Mr R A Dunn]].

	It was in 1930 that Mr Wilkinson first came to Boston after four years at [[Wikipedia:Durham University\|], where he graduated at [[Wikipedia:College of St Hild and St Bede, Durham\|Bede College]] in 1929 and took a Diploma in Education in the following year. This was his first and only teaching post. His appointment was as general subjects teacher and games master, but there were, in those days, others who were interested in his skill as a footballer and attempts were made to sign him on as a professional in one of the first class clubs. Fortunately for us he resisted and he and [[Jessie Aitchison Wilkinson\|Mrs Wilkinson]] found Boston, and [[Wikipedia:Wyberton\|Wyberton]], so much to their liking that they settled here, and apart from the war years when he served with the RAF at home and in the Far East, Mr Wilkinson's service to Boston Grammar School has been uninterrupted and still continues.		It was in 1930 that Mr Wilkinson first came to Boston after four years at [[Wikipedia:Durham University]], where he graduated at [[Wikipedia:College of St Hild and St Bede, Durham\|Bede College]] in 1929 and took a Diploma in Education in the following year. This was his first and only teaching post. His appointment was as general subjects teacher and games master, but there were, in those days, others who were interested in his skill as a footballer and attempts were made to sign him on as a professional in one of the first class clubs. Fortunately for us he resisted and he and [[Jessie Aitchison Wilkinson\|Mrs Wilkinson]] found Boston, and [[Wikipedia:Wyberton\|Wyberton]], so much to their liking that they settled here, and apart from the war years when he served with the RAF at home and in the Far East, Mr Wilkinson's service to Boston Grammar School has been uninterrupted and still continues.

	His teaching, particularly of History and Geography, which have only a small allocation of periods, has introduced him to most of the junior boys and his interest in them and knowledge of them has continued throughout the School through their games, and beyond for those who have played for any of the Old Bostonian sides. He can therefore justly claim to know more Old Boys than most masters, and he earned their admiration and respect. This interest continues and we shall continue to see Mr and Mrs Wilkinson supporting the sporting activities, but this point of retirement gives us the opportunity of expressing to both our thanks for the past and best wishes for the future.		His teaching, particularly of History and Geography, which have only a small allocation of periods, has introduced him to most of the junior boys and his interest in them and knowledge of them has continued throughout the School through their games, and beyond for those who have played for any of the Old Bostonian sides. He can therefore justly claim to know more Old Boys than most masters, and he earned their admiration and respect. This interest continues and we shall continue to see Mr and Mrs Wilkinson supporting the sporting activities, but this point of retirement gives us the opportunity of expressing to both our thanks for the past and best wishes for the future.
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	\| children = Pamela Anne Wilkinson		\| children = Pamela Anne Wilkinson
	\| parents = Joseph Wilkinson (unconfirmed); Nora Alderson (unconfirmed)		\| parents = Joseph Wilkinson (unconfirmed); Nora Alderson (unconfirmed)
	\| relatives = Mary W Wilkinson and one other (unconfirmed)		\| relatives = Mary W Wilkinson (sister) and one other sibling (unconfirmed)
	\| awards =		\| awards =
	\| module =		\| module =

Smeeds: Completion of retirement article

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Completion of retirement article

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	\| roles = Head of Games, Special Constable		\| roles = Head of Games, Special Constable
	\| years_at_BGS = 1930-1970 (part-time after 1968)		\| years_at_BGS = 1930-1970 (part-time after 1968)
	\| departments = Physical Education, Geography		\| departments = Physical Education, Geography, History
	\| subjects = Physical Education, Geography, General Subjects		\| subjects = Physical Education, Geography, History, General Subjects
	\| known_for =		\| known_for =
	\| notable_works = Played football for Combined Universities and [[Wikipedia:Leicester City F.C.\|Leicester City]]		\| notable_works = Played football for Combined Universities and [[Wikipedia:Leicester City F.C.\|Leicester City]]
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	It was in 1930 that Mr Wilkinson first came to Boston after four years at [[Wikipedia:Durham University\|], where he graduated at [[Wikipedia:College of St Hild and St Bede, Durham\|Bede College]] in 1929 and took a Diploma in Education in the following year. This was his first and only teaching post. His appointment was as general subjects teacher and games master, but there were, in those days, others who were interested in his skill as a footballer and attempts were made to sign him on as a professional in one of the first class clubs. Fortunately for us he resisted and he and [[Jessie Aitchison Wilkinson\|Mrs Wilkinson]] found Boston, and [[Wikipedia:Wyberton\|Wyberton]], so much to their liking that they settled here, and apart from the war years when he served with the RAF at home and in the Far East, Mr Wilkinson's service to Boston Grammar School has been uninterrupted and still continues.		It was in 1930 that Mr Wilkinson first came to Boston after four years at [[Wikipedia:Durham University\|], where he graduated at [[Wikipedia:College of St Hild and St Bede, Durham\|Bede College]] in 1929 and took a Diploma in Education in the following year. This was his first and only teaching post. His appointment was as general subjects teacher and games master, but there were, in those days, others who were interested in his skill as a footballer and attempts were made to sign him on as a professional in one of the first class clubs. Fortunately for us he resisted and he and [[Jessie Aitchison Wilkinson\|Mrs Wilkinson]] found Boston, and [[Wikipedia:Wyberton\|Wyberton]], so much to their liking that they settled here, and apart from the war years when he served with the RAF at home and in the Far East, Mr Wilkinson's service to Boston Grammar School has been uninterrupted and still continues.

			His teaching, particularly of History and Geography, which have only a small allocation of periods, has introduced him to most of the junior boys and his interest in them and knowledge of them has continued throughout the School through their games, and beyond for those who have played for any of the Old Bostonian sides. He can therefore justly claim to know more Old Boys than most masters, and he earned their admiration and respect. This interest continues and we shall continue to see Mr and Mrs Wilkinson supporting the sporting activities, but this point of retirement gives us the opportunity of expressing to both our thanks for the past and best wishes for the future.
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Smeeds: more genealogical information

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more genealogical information

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	\| partner =		\| partner =
	\| children = Pamela Anne Wilkinson		\| children = Pamela Anne Wilkinson
	\| parents = Nora (?)		\| parents = Joseph Wilkinson (unconfirmed); Nora Alderson (unconfirmed)
	\| relatives = Mary ~~Wetheral~~ (?) ~~Wilkinson~~		\| relatives = Mary W Wilkinson and one other (unconfirmed)
	\| awards =		\| awards =
	\| module =		\| module =

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	\| predecessor =		\| predecessor =
	\| successor =		\| successor =
	\| spouse = [[Jessie Aitchison ~~Dixon~~\|Jessie Aitchison ~~Wilkinson~~]]		\| spouse = [[Jessie Aitchison Wilkinson\|Jessie Aitchison Dixon]]
	\| partner =		\| partner =
	\| children = Pamela Anne Wilkinson		\| children = Pamela Anne Wilkinson

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	At the end of the sports, the [[William John Ricketts\|Headmaster]] informed the school of Mr Wilkinson's impending retirement after - years as games master of the School. [[Mrs Wilkinson]], too, was thanked for her continual support of all school functions, and was asked to present the trophies on behalf of her husband.		At the end of the sports, the [[William John Ricketts\|Headmaster]] informed the school of Mr Wilkinson's impending retirement after - years as games master of the School. [[Jessie Aitchison Wilkinson\|Mrs Wilkinson]], too, was thanked for her continual support of all school functions, and was asked to present the trophies on behalf of her husband.

	The School athletics captain then called upon the school to give three cheers for Mr and Mrs W A Wilkinson.		The School athletics captain then called upon the school to give three cheers for Mr and Mrs W A Wilkinson.
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	The last day of the summer term saw the retirement as a member of the full-time teaching staff of Mr William Alderson Wilkinson after 38 years. As many do in these days he was taking advantage of a provision in the regulations which permit him to retire early and continue on the staff as a part-time teacher, so we will still see him daily, in the mornings, taking his classes as before, but no longer as an active organiser of the games, a responsibility now taken over by [[Rod Dunn\|Mr R A Dunn]].		The last day of the summer term saw the retirement as a member of the full-time teaching staff of Mr William Alderson Wilkinson after 38 years. As many do in these days he was taking advantage of a provision in the regulations which permit him to retire early and continue on the staff as a part-time teacher, so we will still see him daily, in the mornings, taking his classes as before, but no longer as an active organiser of the games, a responsibility now taken over by [[Rod Dunn\|Mr R A Dunn]].

	It was in 1930 that Mr Wilkinson first came to Boston after four years at [[Wikipedia:Durham University\|], where he graduated at [[Wikipedia:College of St Hild and St Bede, Durham\|Bede College]] in 1929 and took a Diploma in Education in the following year. This was his first and only teaching post. His appointment was as general subjects teacher and games master, but there were, in those days, others who were interested in his skill as a footballer and attempts were made to sign him on as a professional in one of the first class clubs. Fortunately for us he resisted and he and [[Mrs Wilkinson]] found Boston, and [[Wikipedia:Wyberton\|Wyberton]], so much to their liking that they settled here, and apart from the war years when he served with the RAF at home and in the Far East, Mr Wilkinson's service to Boston Grammar School has been uninterrupted and still continues.		It was in 1930 that Mr Wilkinson first came to Boston after four years at [[Wikipedia:Durham University\|], where he graduated at [[Wikipedia:College of St Hild and St Bede, Durham\|Bede College]] in 1929 and took a Diploma in Education in the following year. This was his first and only teaching post. His appointment was as general subjects teacher and games master, but there were, in those days, others who were interested in his skill as a footballer and attempts were made to sign him on as a professional in one of the first class clubs. Fortunately for us he resisted and he and [[Jessie Aitchison Wilkinson\|Mrs Wilkinson]] found Boston, and [[Wikipedia:Wyberton\|Wyberton]], so much to their liking that they settled here, and apart from the war years when he served with the RAF at home and in the Far East, Mr Wilkinson's service to Boston Grammar School has been uninterrupted and still continues.
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Smeeds: Genealogical information

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Genealogical information

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	\| name = William Alderson Wilkinson		\| name = William Alderson Wilkinson
	\| honorific_suffix =		\| honorific_suffix =
	\| image =		\| image = Wilkinson W A.jpg
	\| image_size =		\| image_size =
	\| alt =		\| alt =
	\| caption =		\| caption = William Alderson Wilkinson
	\| nicknames = Wilko		\| nicknames = Wilko
	\| birth_name =		\| birth_name =
	\| birth_date = <!-- {{Birth date and age\|YYYY\|MM\|DD}} -->		\| birth_date = {{BirthDeathAge\|B\|1907\|10\|5\|1976\|11\|8\|yes}} <!-- {{Birth date and age\|YYYY\|MM\|DD}} -->
	\| birth_place =		\| birth_place = [[Wikipedia:The Boldons\|Boldon Colliery]], County Durham
	\| disappeared_date = <!-- {{Disappeared date and age\|YYYY\|MM\|DD\|YYYY\|MM\|DD}} (disappeared date then birth date) -->		\| disappeared_date = <!-- {{Disappeared date and age\|YYYY\|MM\|DD\|YYYY\|MM\|DD}} (disappeared date then birth date) -->
	\| disappeared_place =		\| disappeared_place =
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	\| death_date = <!-- {{Death date and age\|YYYY\|MM\|DD\|YYYY\|MM\|DD}} (death date then birth date) -->		\| death_date = {{BirthDeathAge\|\|1907\|10\|5\|1976\|11\|8\|yes}} <!-- {{Death date and age\|YYYY\|MM\|DD\|YYYY\|MM\|DD}} (death date then birth date) -->
	\| death_place =		\| death_place = Boston registration district
	\| death_cause =		\| death_cause =
	\| body_discovered =		\| body_discovered =
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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 = B.A. Bede College, Durham		\| education = B.A. [[Wikipedia:College of St Hild and St Bede, Durham\|Bede College, Durham]]
	\| roles = Head of Games		\| roles = Head of Games, Special Constable
	\| years_at_BGS = 1930-1970 (part-time after 1968)		\| years_at_BGS = 1930-1970 (part-time after 1968)
	\| departments = Physical Education, Geography		\| departments = Physical Education, Geography
	\| subjects = Physical Education, Geography		\| subjects = Physical Education, Geography, General Subjects
	\| known_for =		\| known_for =
	\| notable_works = Played football for Combined Universities and Leicester City		\| notable_works = Played football for Combined Universities and [[Wikipedia:Leicester City F.C.\|Leicester City]]
	\| home_town =		\| home_town =
	\| predecessor =		\| predecessor =
	\| successor =		\| successor =
	\| spouse = [[~~Mrs~~ Wilkinson]]		\| spouse = [[Jessie Aitchison Dixon\|Jessie Aitchison Wilkinson]]
	\| partner =		\| partner =
	\| children =		\| children = Pamela Anne Wilkinson
	\| parents =		\| parents = Nora (?)
	\| relatives =		\| relatives = Mary Wetheral (?) Wilkinson
	\| awards =		\| awards =
	\| module =		\| module =

Smeeds: Drawing

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Drawing

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	''The same issue of the Bostonian included an article on the subject written by [[William John Ricketts]]''		''The same issue of the Bostonian included an article on the subject written by [[William John Ricketts]]''

			[[File:1968BrianBollandWAWilkinson.jpg\|right\|thumb\|200px\|A drawing of William Alderson Wilkinson by [[Brian Bolland]] in the 1968 issue of the [[Bostonian]] magazine]]
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	The last day of the summer term saw the retirement as a member of the full-time teaching staff of Mr William Alderson Wilkinson after 38 years. As many do in these days he was taking advantage of a provision in the regulations which permit him to retire early and continue on the staff as a part-time teacher, so we will still see him daily, in the mornings, taking his classes as before, but no longer as an active organiser of the games, a responsibility now taken over by [[Rod Dunn\|Mr R A Dunn]].		The last day of the summer term saw the retirement as a member of the full-time teaching staff of Mr William Alderson Wilkinson after 38 years. As many do in these days he was taking advantage of a provision in the regulations which permit him to retire early and continue on the staff as a part-time teacher, so we will still see him daily, in the mornings, taking his classes as before, but no longer as an active organiser of the games, a responsibility now taken over by [[Rod Dunn\|Mr R A Dunn]].