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'''William Edward Cox''' was a student and later a teacher at [[Boston Grammar School]]. He taught of Physics, Chemistry and Physical Education.
'''William Edward Cox''' was a student and later a teacher at [[Boston Grammar School]]. He taught of Physics, Chemistry and Physical Education.
==Before Boston Grammar School==
==Before Boston Grammar School==
Cox was Second Master of St Thomas' Church of England School (1932-1950). During WWII he was a Flight Lieutenant (meteorological officer) in the RAF.
Cox was Second Master of St Thomas' Church of England School (1932-1950). During WWII he was a Flight Lieutenant (meteorological officer) in the RAF.
==At Boston Grammar School==
==At Boston Grammar School==
 
As a staff member Cox was involved in Football, Cricket, [[Radio and Electronics Society]], [[Science Society]]. He had been captain of both cricket and football when a student at the school and won the 1929 [[Parry Gold Medal]].
As a staff member Cox was involved in Football, Cricket, Radio and Electronics Society, Science Society. He had been captain of both cricket and football when a student at the school.
 
==After Boston Grammar School==
==After Boston Grammar School==
When he left Boston Grammar School in 1971, Cox retired. He was a member of the [[Old Bostonian Association]].
When he left Boston Grammar School in 1971, Cox retired. He was a member of the [[Old Bostonian Association]].
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William Edward Cox
BSc

William Edward Cox in 1958
Nicknames Ted, Teddy
Education Kirton School; Boston Grammar School (1921-1929); College of St Mark and St John, Chelsea (BSc 1932)
Roles Head of Physics from about 1966
Years at BGS 1950-1971
Departments Science
Subjects Physics, Chemistry, Physical Education
Known for Football, Cricket, Radio and Electronics Society, Science Society
Notable work(s) Parry Gold Medal winner 1929; captain of football and cricket

William Edward Cox was a student and later a teacher at Boston Grammar School. He taught of Physics, Chemistry and Physical Education.

Before Boston Grammar School

Cox was Second Master of St Thomas' Church of England School (1932-1950). During WWII he was a Flight Lieutenant (meteorological officer) in the RAF.

At Boston Grammar School

As a staff member Cox was involved in Football, Cricket, Radio and Electronics Society, Science Society. He had been captain of both cricket and football when a student at the school and won the 1929 Parry Gold Medal.

After Boston Grammar School

When he left Boston Grammar School in 1971, Cox retired. He was a member of the Old Bostonian Association.