In November 2014 this lovely correspondence was received from Ian Brown about his grandfather Francis Ernest Brown a former master at the school. We were fortunate to meet up with Ian on 19 January 2015 when he was in Sheffield and together with John Cornwell we were delighted to undertake the 'Grand Tour' of the school with him.

John Parr (President)

Francis Ernest Brown


Good morning,
 
As I was admiring the beautiful presentation clock given to my grandfather, Dr Francis Ernest Brown, when he left the staff of King Edward VII in 1911, it occurred to me that the school’s archivist may appreciate receiving a few details on the later career of Dr Brown.  

He was second master at KE VII from its foundation in 1905 until  1911 when he was offered the Headmastership of Preston
Grammar but withdrew his candidacy to take up the Headmastership of Geelong Grammar School in Victoria, Australia (where he served from 1912 – 1929).  Further details in the bio note following.
 
You may be aware that Geelong Grammar has many distinguished alumni, including the Prince of Wales, who was my contemporary at the School.    Please forward the link below as you deem fit.
 
http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/brown-francis-ernest-5383
 
My best wishes to King Edward VII….
 
Sincerely
 
Ian Brown

Eric Allsop who was at the school from 1935-40 has recently been awarded France’s highest award, the Legion d’Honneur. He is one of a number of British ex-servicemen to be honoured in this way because they are veterans of the D-Day landings and the subsequent critical and bitterly contested campaign in Normandy leading ultimately to the liberation of Europe. The Order was established by the Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte in 1802 and British veterans have been eligible for this prestigious award since 2014
Early on the morning of 6th June 1944 Sapper E. Allsop of the Royal Engineers was one of the first men ashore on Juno Beach, as Canadian forces assaulted the Normandy coast. His task was to defuse mines attached to the tank traps and make the beach safe for the following infantry and armoured units.
Eric Allsop served throughout the 1944-45 campaign in North West Europe, came home to Sheffield, became well known in local cricket circles, captained the Old Edwardians Cricket XI  and still lives within a mile of King Edward VII School.
During the Sheffield Blitz in December1940 when Eric Allsop was still at school, he ran messages on his bicycle for the ARP and for three hours helped to put out fires and rescue people from bombed houses while the bombs were still falling. Then, when he finally got home to Nether Edge he found his own home had been seriously damaged by a German bomb. For his fortitude that night he was presented with a special commendation by King George VI himself.
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Dear Friends,

 

Annual Dinner, Thursday 24th March 2016

Baldwin’s Omega, Psalter Lane, Sheffield

7.00 pm for 7.30 pm. Dress: Smart / Casual

 

I am pleased to advise you of the Association’s forthcoming Annual Reunion Dinner, to be held on Maundy Thursday.

This year, in response to member’s suggestions, the evening will be of a relatively informal nature, which is intended to extend the time available for socialising and meeting with friends young and old. As usual partners are welcome to attend.

This year the meal will be a traditional four course meal and of course a vegetarian option will be available.

Cheques should be made payable to the ‘Old Edwardians Association’ and together with the booking slip forwarded to 95 Psalter Lane Sheffield S11 8YP.

Once again we look forward to an outstanding evening with old friends.  We do hope you can join us, and please invite as many of your contemporaries as possible.

Please confirm your attendance as soon as possible and in any case by Saturday 12th March 2016.

Yours sincerely

John Parr (1968-75)

President

 (tel: 0114 2366178 or 07768 176345)

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Old Edwardians Annual Dinner, Thursday 24th March 2016

 

Please reserve …………. places for the Dinner. 

I enclose a cheque for £………. (£30 per person) payable to: The Old Edwardians Association.

My guest(s) are                                                                                                                                          

Please seat me on the table with                                                                                                             

Any special dietary needs (e.g. vegetarian)                                                                                            

First Name ____________________________Surname                                                                                

BLOCK CAPITALS PLEASE

Address                                                                                                                                                      

Post Code ____________ Telephone Number _______________ Years at KES 19____ to _________

 

Please post to: The Old Edwardians Association, 95 Psalter Lane, Sheffield S11 8YP.