by Don Bennett (1939-45), Southern California: Thanks for the photo page (No 2 May 2006). It brings back memories, as I used to sit across the desk from Mr Bodey in his physics lab. You may remember his room had a long table with all the boys sitting round it and his desk was towards… Continue reading R W ‘Pongo’ Bodey
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Keith Hill (1945-50)
Kim, the widow of Keith Hill (1945-50) has written: I have recently received the COSA newsletter and have realised that I did not notify the Association of my husband’s death. Keith Hill was one of your members and very proud of his old school. I remember him going off to reunions many years ago when… Continue reading Keith Hill (1945-50)
Peter Samsworth
His son, Simon, has written to tell us that Dr. Peter Raymond Samsworth passed away in February, 2011, aged 81 after a short illness. He was a keen sportsman whilst at school and Mike Chew also remembers him as Captain of Cricket. He practised as a GP in Herne Bay for many years and is survived by his wife… Continue reading Peter Samsworth
The Ronnie Barker Blue Plaque
The blue plaque to commemorate comedian Ronnie Barker – who was an Old Boy of the OHS and lived at no 23 Church Cowley Road – was inaugurated on 29 September 2012. The late Mike Chew, who was then Chairman of COSA, was invited to say a few words: My claim to fame is that I lived… Continue reading The Ronnie Barker Blue Plaque
An Account of the Falkland Islands Action
This firsthand account of the World War I Falkland Islands Action on 8th December 1914 was submitted to the OHS magazine by Norman Kent (OHS approx 1891-1898) within four days of the battle and published in 1915 “by permission of the censor”. He was serving as the chaplain on HMS Kent when the conflict erupted.… Continue reading An Account of the Falkland Islands Action
Playground Cricket
T E Lawrence, The OHS magazine, July 1904 This is the earliest piece of writing that can definitely be ascribed to Lawrence, although a companion piece titled ‘Playground Football’ and signed ‘Goalpost’ had appeared in the March 1904 issue of the O.H.S. Magazine, and was written in a very similar style. Playground cricket has no… Continue reading Playground Cricket
A Very Good Start 1881 -1898
The following details on the History of the School are taken from the work of Geoffrey Hart (COSA’s first Chairman) just before he died. These cover the first years of our School until Mr Cave succeeded Mr Pollard as Headmaster. The Headmastership of A T PollardThe School opened in the autumn of 1881 with forty-six… Continue reading A Very Good Start 1881 -1898
Origins of school crest and mottoes
The following text is taken from a School magazine where popular teacher Ian (Spud) Taylor explained the origins of the School Crest and Mottoes. Some text and several images are missing – which lacunae we hope to repair soon: “Oxford High School was from its foundation the City School. The Corporation gave the land and… Continue reading Origins of school crest and mottoes