Duddingston Primary School - Miss Henry's Class, around 1959

Recollections

Ian Shaw

Northumberland, England

Thank you to Ian Shaw, Northumberland, England, for allowing me to reproduce this photo. Ian wrote:

Miss Hendry's Class

"This is Miss Hendry's class at Duddingston Primary School. The photo was taken about 1959.

I am almost certain the photo was taken by Miss Hendry. I'd be amazed if she was still alive today. Oddly, I do not recall there ever being a formal class photo taken at the same time."

Ian Shaw, Northumberland, England: July 22 + August 13, 2013

Recollections

Iain Brennan

Buckinghamshire, England

Thank you Iain Brennan who replied

Miss Hendry's Class

"I've just stumbled across this amazing photo. I think it has been taken from a larger 'School Group Photo'.

I cannot see myself in it, but I do recognise a few of my former Classmates, including the contributor, Ian Shaw, who was a pal of mine all these years ago."

Iain Brennan, Buckinghamshire, England: November 9, 2013

I've now given Iain Brennan the latest email address that I have for Ian Shaw, so I hope that they will be able to get in touch with each other.

Peter Stubbs, Edinburgh: January 13, 2014.

Recollections

Iain Brennan

Buckinghamshire, England

Ian Brennan wrote again about this photo:

Here is an extract from the notes that Iain sent to me:

Miss Hendry's Class

My Class

"I was in Miss Hendry's Class. Indeed, I recognise myself hiding in the back of this photograph. I also recognise many of my fellow Pupils."

The Photographer

"Incidentally, I doubt if Miss Hendry actually took the photo herself, as it is definitely part of a larger one, more likely taken by a professional brought in for that purpose." ***

*** Perhaps a professional photographer set up the class and took his own photos, and Miss Hendry also took her own photo of the class. Class photos that I have seen, taken by professional photographers have invariably been taken 'straight on' rather than at a 45 degree angle! - Peter Stubbs: January 13, 2013

The Teachers

"I remember:

- Miss Hendry. She did a lot of shouting and was handy with the belt, but what she taught me has stayed with me.

- Mr. Clark, the Head Teacher. We kind of lived in fear of him. Maybe it was his dark suit. I don't know!

- Mrs Neilson and other teachers. Most seemed to suffer from a bad temper. It must have been the water!

Memories

"I have many vivid memories of events when I was at the school. If anyone else from that period and place would like to converse, please feel free to get in touch with me.

It was a period of my life which I hold dear and, despite our fear of those teachers, I would say we received a damn good education!""

Iain Brennan, Buckinghamshire, England: November 11, 2013

Messages for Iain

If you'd like to send a message to Iain, please email me. Then, I'll give you the latest email address that I have for him and you can try sending a message to him.

Peter Stubbs, Edinburgh: January 13, 2014.