by John Stockford (left 1944)
John Stockford of Redwood City, California writes:
“Thanks for the Update …all very interesting.
I didn’t recognise the refurbished Chemistry lecture lab where I once saw Harry Jacques set fire to himself after dropping some phosphorus on the floor and then scuffing it with his shoe. The flames shot up and his gown caught fire. We were all yelling at him, but his hearing aid was turned off….but someone finally went to his rescue. What happy days!!
In the newsletter you mentioned Clive Denton who was at the school during my time there although I do not remember him. Perhaps you could ask him to send an e-mail. I would like to hear from him.
I wish I could attend one of the meetings but age, I am now 81, makes travelling a little more tiresome, but who knows, I may just have one more trip home in me.”
Ed. The Harry Jacques event is also remembered here