South Shields Sanddancers Forum

Ha-ha! I don't think I got the years wrong, Sandyman. I didn't start at the GTSB until the 3rd form, having past the 13+, not the 11+. That's what the 3S/4S/5S forms were before the place went comprehensive. So, if you follow the maths, I actually did 3 years in the 6th form. I remember it well, al...

I remember it well, although I was there 1971 to 1977. I was known as Barney then, and had mates like Olly, Clag, Sos and Vou-bag. The infamous 3S-4S-5S Flock! Harry Wake used to reside in Room 4, too, and Zoony (aka Mr Smith). Tunnicliffe was just Year Master at that time. Jimmy Emerson - God rest...

I lived in St Vinney and I can honestly say the Big Lad down the road looked like he could frighten the life out of anyone.