St. Albans College, Buenos Aires
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Email from Allan Craig '59
I had the very pleasant opportunity today of talking to Serge Kemelmager (an OP vintage 1952/60) who like myself has been a world traveller. Serge suggested I get in contact with you, as you are (his words not mine) the holder of the holy book of old OP's.
My tenure as a pupil of the old school was short lived 57/59 thereabouts, give or take. Nevertheless I remember EV and Missus plus the young Vibarts (then) with affection.
Obviously time has transpired and when you reach 60 or 61 next December, memories become foggy. However, I recall at the time, the Moxey Bros (I, II and III) Reid, who came to the school the same time as I, both of us being ex St Andrews Scots School. and of course there where others.
While being a boarder, I was very fortunate as I was housed in an annexe on my own (What luxury!!!!!) The annex was at a private house owned by a Mrs Hansen, which was situated at the back of the school in one of the neighbouring houses. I think Mrs Hansen had been a teacher at one time. Anyway, I remember after evening meal going home through the back playing field, through a back gate into Mrs Hansens House.
With regard to teachers, most names escape me now, but I do remember Mr Cohen for scripture. In fact I remember him very, very well given that if you had the misfortune to sit in a front line desk you got showered in spittle when he spoke! Anybody remember that experience??
If anybody at school at that time would like to get in touch my full address is as follows:
Allan Craig
1 Wycliffe Terrace
Bath Road
Nailsworth
Gloucestershire GL6 0QW
e.mail: allan2112c@yahoo.co.uk
Tel No: 01453.836116With best regards to all and sundry
Allan Craig (Corinth... I think)