My first school was Harlyn and I am always surprised to see that it has hardly changed since I was there! Mr. Baker was the excellent headmaster and Mr. Grieg sticks in my mind as a great teacher: both were early influences. Plus I apologise very belatedly to Miss Garland: all those times my pencil fell on the floor...well, it didn't really fall and my aim was to look up your skirt.
Secondary school was nearby: St. Nicholas Grammar School (now Haydon: A High Performing Specialist School in Languages and Applied Learning) just up the road: both schools were easy walking distance from home, come rain or shine...and cowshit on occasions.
