Author Archives: JimmyWhittaker

About JimmyWhittaker

I am a retired academic (2002) and now live in Florida for 6 months of the year-fishing,boating, boozing and partying. The rest of the year, we live in our town house on the River Thames at Caversham.Look me up on FaceBook as Jimmy Whittaker and see my many photo-albums, life has been very kind to me.

Belle Vale School Teachers

Posted on 03 Sep 2010 by JimmyWhittaker

I remember very well J.T.Mc Kenzie a very good but  strict teacher. The whole of our class passed the 11 plus except one. Miss Helm was a soft touch and the PE teacher was Mr. Bostock who showed me how … Continue reading →

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Families who lived in Birkside Road

Posted on 03 Sep 2010 by JimmyWhittaker

I remember Donald Diskin and his  sister Ann who lived opposite us. A couple of door up lived the Clarke family (Molly and Michael and their 4 0r 5 kids. Michael , I have been in contact on Friends Reunited. … Continue reading →

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