1980's

1970's

1960's

I left Sharmans Cross Girls School in July 1967. I now live in Michigan USA. I have been married for nearly 37yrs and have 3 daughters and 4 grandchildren. I used to live on Shirley Park Road where my parents still live. I remember many of the teachers mentioned. I would love to hear from Linda Fletcher, Jane Peck, Karen Jarvis and Susan Shaw who I used to hang out with. I also remember Carole Bridgman, Judith Brookes, Jeanne Edgington who also worked at the Gas Board at the same time I did.
Pauline Lewis

I attended Sharmans Cross High School for Boys1964 to 1969, I am about to emmigrate to Ireland,with my wife. Would love to hear from anybody who remembers me and Mr Watts size 12 Dunlop or Mr Creasy throwing the chalk. The teachers all had character. I was also in the scouts attached to the school and remember the gang show that was put on and Mr Aston, Skip. Great times bad dinners
Steve Martin

I was a pupil at the girl's school, 68-69.  I would like to know what happened to the following friends of mine in form 4.4  Francina Hamburger. Alison and Elaine Freeman.  Mrs. Probert was our form teacher.
Sue Barnfield

I was at Sharmans Cross Infants from 1958 until 1961, but have a bad memory for names. I do remember a good friend at that time was John Tanner. I also remember twin boys but cannot remember their names. I also remember playing the groom in a wedding play at Solihull church. Is the old school still there, I saw some mention of demolition. I now live in Pontesbury near Shrewsbury with my own picture framing business. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me.
Ian Garratt

I went to the school from 1964 to 1969 i was very qiiet my best friends were kay jones and yvonne porter i would love to her from them or any one who remembers me.I to remember mrs probert mrs odgen. I also remember susan griffin and the air raid shelters.  
Maureen Smith

1965-1970. Hi. Does anyone remember me. I used to knock about with Christine Morgan and Elaine Dodd. I can remember Miss Cliff, Mrs Ogden, Mrs Probert (scary lady) Miss Downs, Mrs Proctor. The head at the time was Mrs Beales and the art teacher was the hunky Mr Evans. I now live in Doncaster and work as a Speech Therapist. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me.
Elaine Gunn

I'd like to hear from Linda Richardson, who was at Sharmans Cross School the same time as me. I left in  1964.
Yvonne Wilson (Wareing)

My name is Mark Cole and I went to Sharmans Cross school for the full four years leaving in 1965.  If anyone remembers me please write to my e-mail address, I will reply. I now live in Canada for the past 32 years coming here with the British Army which I joined in 1968.
Mark Cole

I was at Sharmans Cross School for Girls 1964-1968 I too didnt like it much especially Mrs Probert.Does any body know where Hilary Showell or Elaine Roberts is now we were all inseperable for our school years then lost contact
Anne Grantham

Sharmans Cross School 1960's. Does anyone know where Nina Froind is or her brother James Froind. They lived in Woodside Way.
John Rudd

I left Sharmans Cross during the first year of Radbourne Road and was made a prefect, heady power in those days. I remember a particular teacher Mr Harris and his slipper, Brian Burchett who became head boy, Paul Jenkins and Rob Harding. I would like to hear from anyone that was in 4a when I left.. Now working for BT but retire this year.
Roger Elliott

1964 - 1969 ... Does anyone know where Susan Wood , Deborah Chick  are these days and how to contact them?
Chris Wilkes

Sharmans Cross School for Girls
 I was at S.C.H.S. for Girls 1963-69. Miss Rushton left during this time and Mrs Beales replaced her. I saw her last year attending an event at the library theatre. The last form I was in was Miss James'. I remember her and Miss Bates, Mrs Spegley (?) and her dog 'Larry Lamb'. Mr Evans, Miss Downs, Mrs Probert and a few others. I didn't like the school much. I was very quiet but I could run. I used to roll my skirt up at the top and wear Hush Puppies. I envied the girls with boyfriends and scooters, the Mods, usually going to the Wilsons in Knowle. I was friends with Gill Beeney and remember a few names. Sometimes going round Solihull and Shirley I see faces I recognise. The smell of milk in the corridors, a science teacher who didn't like me. The way I cooked banana fritters for my cookery exam and they burned. Daft things like feeding the horse in a field where there's now a pub the Sharman's Cross. I think everything I've ever done since re. education has been in defiance of what the teachers said when I left - that I'd never amount to much!
Liz Rawson (Webber)

I was at Sharmans Cross School from 1962 - 1968
I loved playing by the air raid shelters, we used to jump off them. But they were spooky inside! I also got muddy in the ditches. I also liked to look after the rabbits. I would love to hear from Pamela Rhodes.
Joy Gough

I went to this school from 1961 - 1965  If you remember me I would appreciate an Email.
Trevor Clark

During the early and mid sixties I had a great friend, Tim Bellamy, he used to play drums in a group  called 'Johnny King and the Diamonds' who played all round Birmingham and did lots of Sunday nights at the Saracens Head in Shirley. I have great memories of the day England won the World Cup in 1966 and how we celebrated. I moved up to Staffordshire in 1967/8 and we lost touch. If anyone   knows of his whereabouts or if he reads this then please contact me.
Robert Winchurch

I was at the school when Mandy RD came and I also remember Miss Rushton telling us girls that we could all be as successful as Mandy if we worked hard!!!!! I bet she regretted saying that! If anyone wishes to own up to knowing me I would love to hear from you. I was at the school 1960 onwards till 6th form
Ann Vetter

Ann Vetter, thrilled to see your name come up.  We used to go swimming together at Solihull baths, they hadn't been open long. I live in Leeds now, have 4 children, a grandchild and another on the way.  How are you doing?
Joy Swift

I was at Sharmans Cross Girls between 1959 and 1964.
I remember the headmistress was Miss Rushton, and teachers Misses James and Whitworth and Mrs Clarke.  I now live near Sydney Australia. Went back to Shirley in Sept 2000 and found the school had been demolished.  Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me
Anne Bradley

I was there 1959-1964. Anyone remember Mandy Rice Davies coming to school with a film crew. We were filmed walking out of the school gates and got into such trouble with Miss Rushton. I now live in Truro Cornwall and would love to here from anyone from class F1
Jen Hey

I was at Sharmans Cross Boys, Radbourne Rd from Sept '57 - Aug '64. I had the privilege to be in the last 6th Form with Mr. Jones as Form Teacher. Mr Baine - MA Level Physics;
Mr. Handsford, an excellent teacher, (A-Level Pure and Applied Maths) and Head Master, Mr Yorke - Chemistry
Bob Bright

I went to Shirley Heath jr in the 50's and left Sharmans Cross in 64? during Miss Rushtons time. Also Miss Sinclair (music) and Miss James. Remember Nurse Manton and those lessons, Mrs Leeming (needlework) many more. Pam Morris, Pat Cannings, Jane Thomas, Rena Smith, Sue Hazel, Chris Bourneman. I have two sisters Sue Pearson now Lewis who followed at Sharmans Cross 3 yrs later and Janet Pearson who went to Lighthall. we all resided in Portia Avenue. Love to hear from anyone out there.
Christine Pearson

I attended this school when we were next to the post office in Shirley, we then moved to the main school and were taught in the prefab buildings put up. I now live in CANADA and am in the Canadian submarine service, I left school in 1962, and would love to hear from anyone who was in the B2 stream. I used to knock around with Robert Goodwin and Jimmy Edwards.
Keith (dog) Tovey brumtovey@hotmail.com

I attended Sharmans Cross High school for boys between Sept.59 to April 63. I left to become a carpenter and joiner thanks to the excellent teaching of Mr Hay. I lost touch with many friends whom I had known since Haslucks Green road Primary. I am now a Parish Councillor for Hockley Heath, a College lecturer at South Birmingham, formerly Hall Green.
Married since 1972, two children, and living in Cheswick Green. I have photographs and names from 1958 Haslucks Green School. Please contact me for further information.
John M Wood

1950's

Does anyone remember my sister Jacqueline Chatterley? I think she was there about 1958 onwards.. Having read this site I remember her talking about Miss Rushton.
Jean Ley

I started at sharmans cross in 1954. I lived in Grenville Rd. Shirley.I trained as anurse @ Solihull Hospital, then went on to the surgery @ Kunzels cake factory, followed by being a practice nurse for Dr. Juby, wash Lane Yardley. After I married, I ived in Coleshill, until we went to live in a remote part of scotland, where we managed a Highland Estate. We came down to live at woburn & work at Woburn Abbey, 12 years ago. I have sisters Celia & Brenda & brother Ray. I hated school & was very shy. I rode horses & belonged to the Red Cross. Miss Rushton was head teacher when I was their, I also remember Miss Basock & Miss Wentworth. I am in touch with Maureen Clarke (now McCarthy) & Elizabeth Hitchman. Sadley Christine Stokes died.
Jean Hornsby (nee Wilson)

Maurice Powell, I remember most of the people you mention - we were all in the same class. In addition, Gill Cooke, Susan Hanley, Mavis Burman Ann Squires and Brian Middleton. Teachers, Mr Lawson [very strict], Mr Walters [a bit dopey] I went back for a visit a few years ago, Very weird. Still smelt of school dinners but the quad looked so small! Seemed immense at the time. I got my first 'break' singing in St James church and I've been singing ever since.
Elizabeth Nye {Walker}

My sister and I Beverly and Bernice Hughes attended Haslucks Green School from 1944? thru 1949 then on to Sharmans Cross Secondary Modern School from 1949 to 1953.  We then moved to Canada with our parents.  We both went back to visit in 1959 and haven't been back since. But I do miss dear old England. The Head Mistress was Ms. Jones. I remember a teacher, Miss Whetham who then married.  Her married name was Hughes (no relation to us).  Girl friends were: Joan Andrews, Pearl Oldry, Hilary Thompkins, Pauline Slater. I remember an Ann and John Smith (twins), Beryl Chamberlin and many more.
We were in the Odingsels House which wore red ties and sashes.  I also remember the girls were upstairs and the boys downstairs. At play time there would be groups of girls passing notes to the boys and vice versa.  I remember having a crush on David Green.  I don't think he ever knew.  I have lots of happy memories.  One is riding to school through Shirley Park on my bike. Going to the Odeon Theatre on Saturday mornings and buying penny candy on the way. We lived at 3 Dunard Road, Shirley. Would love to hear from anyone that remembers us. Or not. Just anyone who went to Sharmans Cross in the early 50's.
Bernice Kuwitzky (nee Hughes)

Hello, I went to the x from 1955-1960, my master at the finish was Mac, the games master, (4b) the school site at Radbourne Rd is now a housing estate!! Still live in shirley, many changes since our days, would love to hear from you. Mick
Mick Carter

Hello this is Susan Ettritch now Susan Embrey would like to say Hello to Joanne Burley if she ever reads this.  Or any one else that remembers me.
Susan Ettritch

I am searching for a Janice Bourne who went to Sharmans Cross school appox 1955 to 1960. she lived at 103 Chamberlain Cresent Shirley solihull. She had a brother who may have been called Clive and who was 4 to 5years older and worked as an engineer at lucas.  If you have any information about her please can you contact me.
Sandra Bourne

Left in 1954 after staying on an extra year to take the G.C.E. exams, brought about by the forward thinking of the then Head Master, Hodgeson, I think. Names I remember: Brian Starmer, Brian Hollins (became an accountant), Roy Bolton (Rhodesia Police, then a Merchant Navy Radio Officer [I became a Radio Officer after meeting Roy by chance], last I heard he was going into the Police), Roger Wilcox (who got "laurels" for nearly all the sporting events), Derek Lord, Brian Sarson, ??? Teachers: Robinson (French), Watts (History), Scott (Science), Higginbottom (Geography), McCleverty (English?), Bain (Math?), ???
Didn't the upstairs Girls undress in front of their Hall's windows, overlooking the Boy's playground? I think Mandy Rice-Davis was in the 2nd Grade when I left. More later..
Alan Illeman

Would like to hear from anybody who was at Sharman's Cross High School from 1958 to 1963. I finished in Form 4B2.
Bob Wilmer

I went to Sharmans Cross 1958 till 1964 looking for Val Pooke Diane Thompkinson Jackie WoodWard or any girls that remembers me. I did recognise the name Sandra Wragg on this site and E.mailed her but did not get any response.Iwas in 1y.2y.3y and 4y.
Merralyn Hancock Forrester

I too received my education at, firstly, Haslucks Green School ( 43/50) then on to Sharmans X Sec/Mod (50/55 ) - really good to find this page & read the letters - Best Mate at Sharmans X was Brian Nicholls - if you're out there Brian ( or any of the others of course...) please get it touch. Semi-retired now Gold Coast / Queensland, Very best to you all whatever the year.....
Terry Docker

I attended Sharmans Cross from 1950-55 I would like to find Mi' old mate Andrew Patterson,
any help most welcome
Clive Berry [Beza]

I would like to hear from anybody who knows or remembers me, I attended Sharmans Cross from 1958 to 1962/3
Robert Wilmer

Enjoyed sharmans cross Junior school and High school form 50's - 68 wondered if  anyone knows of any teachers left alive.  Headmaster at high school was "The Beak" Mr.York. e mail me for a chat if you know me!
Roger Sankey

I went to sharmans cross 1959-1962.I was in 4Y the last year. Miss Rushden was headmistress. Mrs Cassel was the geography teacher, and miss crowther was our maths teacher. I was always the class clown lol, Sandra Crookes and Celia Owens and Irene Ollorenshaw was my best mates. I know Irene went to live in America some years ago. It would be nice to hear from anyone who remembers me.
Sandra Wragg

I went to Sharmans x in the 50,s @ remember some of the teachers Rudge Bain Scott Higginbottom Coe Adams and when we used to go up to the annexe by the P/O I see Gordon Long is named you lived 2doors away from me in Cranmore Boulevard (am i right) I lived at no 283 Cranmore B/d I was also a member of the Boys Brigade 35th in Shirley and believe they had a reunion a few years back anybody about from the BB or my school days also some friends I used to cycle with came from Haslucks Green Rd
Ronnie (Ron) West

Hello.  I am updating my request to make contact with anyone who remembers the twins Susan and Wendy Payne, pupils at Sharmans Cross High School for Girls late 1950s and early 1960s. I remember Sandra Paling and Gillian Humphries, Christine Hoskins and Sandra Steele.  Also Christine Fletcher.  We were there when Miss Rushton was Head, Miss Whitworth was deputy Head and other names that spring to mind are Miss James, Miss Bates, Miss Sinclair, Mrs.Lord, Mrs Propert.  Would love to hear from anybody from around that time.
Susan Williams

Sharmans Cross Junior School 1946 - 1951. Headmaster Mr. Edgar Shepherd (Pepperpot). Very keen choirmaster. Heavily-rehearsed performance in St. James' Shirley (where my parents and grandparents are buried). Senior form master Mr. Sparks. A lovely man, and an excellent teacher. A few friends from that time: John Hancock, and his elder brother Raymond, Graham Henderson, Bill Lacey, Paul Reeves, Perry Foster, Denis Monaghan, Roger Walker, Ben Reeve, Keith Ball, Nicholas Fox, David Tudor, his cousin Keith Johnson, Dennis Smith, Graham Vaughan, Graham Hall, Brenda Radnor, Joan Ashton, Janet Burns, Jill Edgerton, Wendy Wignall. These are just a few names that come to mind at the moment. I have a class photo buried in the archives somewhere.
Maurice Powell

Would like to contact any old school friend's who went to Scarmans Cross from 1951 to 1955 i left in March that year to go to Australia
John Emms

I attended Sharmans Cross School in Radbourne Road between Sept 1957 and Dec 1961.
I would like to hear from anybody that was in 1B1 to 4B1 or anyone who remembers me.
Derek Fosbury

To Derek Fosbury
I remember your name, but can't place a face I would like to hear from you to talk about old times, over a pint or two.
Bob Bright

I attended Sharman's Cross from 1957 to 1960, I now live in Alberta Canada and am married to Colin Arnot who attended the boys school. I remember many teachers, Miss West Domestic Science, Miss Jones Physical Education, Miss Harrison Physical Education, Miss Rushton and Miss Whitworth.
I was in the same class as Yvonne Redstone, Gillian Dixon, Susan Turner and others who were in 5 Clerical 1959/60. I would like to hear from anyone who was in that class or any teachers.
Evelyn Smith - ( now Arnot )

1955 - 1959 Sharmans Cross School, my best mate was Paul Alders. Would like to hear from anyone who remembers what happened to him and from anyone who might remember me. I've been living in New Zealand since 1973.
Robert Wright

I lived in Chamberlain Crescent Shirley & left sharmans cross in 1959, I would love to hear from Jennifer Church, she had two sisters, Jane & Susan, they lived in Ralph Road Shirley. I would also love to hear from Janet Gregory, she had a sister, Jane, they lived in Hazeloak Road Shirley. I would love to hear from either themselves or anyone who could give me any information. Thanks.
Pauline Cookson

I started Haslucks Green School in 1948 and left Sharmans Cross in 1959.
I used to live at 78 Colebrook Road and my friends where Robert Williamson and Keneth Dixon. Since 1964 I have lived in New Zealand.
Colin Morby

I was there until 1958 and remember Miss Rushton, the Headmistress.
If anybody knows the whereabouts of Brenda Adkins from Olton, please let me know.
Christine Adkins

My name is David Tudor and I have been living in Melbourne, Victoria since 1974. Recently, while working on a family history project, I decided to try and locate my old school, which I left in 1957. At that time the school was being moved from Solihull Road into Radbourne Road, Shirley.
The last fifth form, taught by Mr. Baines included David Bushell, David Lewis, Michael Lewis Tony Barnett, Peter Dean, Steve Taylor, Peter Barnes George Cross and Howard Bingley to name a few.  Does anybody have any knowledge of their whereabouts. I still have a photograph of the last fifth year class in 1957 at the old Solihull Road site. Anyone who remembers can drop me a line.
David Tudor

Left school in 1956. I remember Misses Rushton, Whitworth (gym). and James (English).
I also remember the boys down stairs used to try to look up the skirts of the girls upstairs!
I now live in Canada and would be happy to hear from anyone who remembers me.
Would love contact with Christine Muir.
Edna Carley

I left Haslucks Green school in 1951 and Sharmans Cross in 1955. I lived in Cranmore Boulevard and used to hang around with Danny O'Sullivan. Does anyone remember me?
Gordon Long

Maybe you could help? I went to Sharmans Cross Secondary School and left in 1955. I have been trying to find old School friends and also discover what happened to the School?
I came to Australia when I was 15 and have never been back. I live in North Queensland. Great to be able to catch up with the area through the net & the Birmingham Ex-Pats chat room, thank you.
John Emms
The school was closed a few years ago and houses have been built on much of the land, Alderbrook and Tudor Grange now serve the area.

Gooday from down under, my name is John Emms & lived in Shirley till 1955 when with my parents came to Australia have never been back, but this is in the pipeline now. I went to Sharmans Cross Secondary School & would like to contact anybody that was there from 1952 till 1955 the Masters then I recall where Rudge/ Bain /Scott /Higingbottom /Hicks /Sired to name a few. also some history on the school & what happened to it. I lived at 136 Stroud road Shirley if you could help I would appreciate it.
I now live 80km west of Mackay in North Queensland Australia on top of a mountain range in rain forest country.
John Emms

I was at Sharmans Cross from 1951 to 1954 in 1A - 4A and would like to contact former classmates
Tony Eden

I lived at 136 Stroud road Shirley from 1946 till 1955 when I came to Australia.
I went to Sharmans Cross Secondary School 1952 to 1955 some of the teachers then where Bain, Scott., Hicks, Rudge, Higingbottom, Syrad & Adams.
I was also in 1st Hall Green 89 Birmingham Scout Troop - Kingfisher patrol. We had an ASM called Pongo. I was a member of the sea cadet training ship T.S.Dolphin. I Have a lot of fond memories of those times, If any body out there was around then I would love to here from you.
John Emms

I left Haslucks Green school In 1948 and Sharmans Cross In 1952.
Any one out there know me? I would like to find other school friends of that time period. Dose any one recall the names, Malcom Sutherland,? or Ron Morby?
I now live In Toronto Canada,  I retire next year August 2002 and moving to Kitchener 60 miles west of here.
Brian Collins

I went to Sharmans Cross Secondary from April 1949 - July 1952. Lived in Shirley. Worked at the B.B.C before coming to Canada in October 1953. I remember a friend Roger Featherstone, a Brian Bates, Richard Bird and Marshall. A teacher, J.G. Watts, Music teacher named Jones who played the violin. I also remember helping other classmates to read and always elected to work the compost pile in gardening. All for now, Tony.
Tony Bayliss
 

1940's

Just discovered your excellent site....too bad, wish I'd found it long ago.  I lived in Shirley from 1938 until 1950 when king (George VI) required my services for two years National Service.  Back in Shirley again until emigrating to Canada in '58.
I well remember, during WWII, fishing for tiddlers in the canal by the drawbridge, and the old windmill nearby.  Picking up shrapnel and incendiary-bomb tails after the previous night's air-raids.  Look what the kids of today have missed!!!
Was at Sharman's Cross during the '40's until 1945.  Friends were Dennis Bacon, Raymond Randle, Frank Austin, Barry Tonks, Brenda Tompkinson, Barbara Anderson, Gillian Tideswell, to name a few.
Bernice, I must owe you at least 25 e-mails and I'll surely get around to writing one of these days.  Still haven't located Hiliary Tompkins, have you?
Love to hear from ANYONE who may remember me.
Keep up the good work site owner.
George Allso

March 2009.  Just re-visited this site after a long absence and found a message from Colin Sedgewick which was probably never answered.  So hello Colin.  Our paths must have crossed during those years at S.C. Your mention of Mr, Horsman, Mr. Pepit and Miss Gregory revived pleasant memories for me, can't recall the others though.  I lived in Chamberlain Crescent but have been in Ontario, Canada for the past 51 years.  I was in touch with Colin Bebb for a while, also on this site.  Good to hear from you.
George Allso

Anyone who went to Sharmans Cross School from 1946 to 1948 please get in touch especially if you knew the Pallot family from Shirley
Doreen Bourkejsy

Again today I find myself reading the many messages from Sharmans Cross Schoolfriends.  I remember Miss Jones and Miss Whitworth well...Does anyone know what happened to Christine Mackay or Pauline Goodall both of Shirley? Such wonderful friends -1947-1950
Shirley Bates nee Bowen

My bother and I went to Sharmans Cross School in the 1940 s our names are Doreen and Lawrence Pallot.  We moved to Jersey in the Channel Islands where we have lived ever since.
My brother wants to hear from anyone who was at the school from 1942 to 1945.  Please write to No. 1 Le Jardin du Brouillard, St. Martin, Jersey JE3 6UG.  Thank you
Doreen Bourkejsy

I left St Margarets School at Olton in Sept 1939 and spent 3 years at Sharmans Cross before moving on to Sparkhill Commercial School.   My friends were John Cannon, Ken Hughes, Eric Moseley.   Class mates were Moussey Mercer, Hodgson, Hess and others on the tip of my tongue.  None of the girls upstairs spoke to me, or were not allowed to.
Bill Stanley

Hello Maurice Noxon, I lived next door but one to you at 17 Shakespeare Road.I remember we used to shoot arrows to each other over the back gardens.I also went to Sharmans Cross School. I had no idea they had a reunion for our era, I would have attended.  I hope you read this and look forward to hearing from you.
Pat Collett (nee Hoare)

I went to Sharmans Cross School from 1940 to 1945. I left a message on the school web site but that seems to have disappeared. I attended and presented the prizes at the annual event back in the '80s. Any reunions coming up and you would like a little chat about the school during the war years just let me know. Kind regards
Mike Parr MBE

Attended 1944-1948.  Lived in Shakespeare Rd.  Recently attended local reunion but was disappointed as no-one there was from my year.  Does anyone remember me?
Maurice Noxon

I lived in Chamberlain Crescent, Shirley.  Attended Sharmans Cross High School 1946-1948 I had two brothers Donald Bowen and Frank Bowen. My friends were Christine Mackay? Delrene Road, Pauline Goodhall Hurdis Road.
Shirley Bates nee Bowen

Wow, I just loved reading what everyone had written here and am so glad that my newphew sent me the website. I went to Sharmans Cross from 1945 to 1949 and have been trying for quite a while now to find anyone that I might remember or who would remember me.  Some of the teachers that come to mind are Ms Whitworth, PE teacher, Ms Spencer, Domestic Science, Ms James, English and Ms Dora Jones, the headmistress.  Can't remember all of the teachers names, but put it down to old age, at least, that's my excuse.  Yes, I used to go to the Odean theatre on Saturday mornings too.  My two brothers went to Sharmans Cross, and some of you here might recognize their names, Raymond Foley and Barry Foley, also my sister, Maureen Foley went there.  So, anyone here remember any of us?  I would love to find some of the people that lived around me in Avon Road, Cranmore Road, and Arbury Hall Road.   I live in the USA and have done so for many years, so I never get to see anyone unfortunately,just when I come to Solihull to visit my sister.  I would love to hear from anyone here, so please feel free to get in touch.
ps. I have attached a picture of myself and schoolgirls at Sharmans Cross High School taken around 1948 or thereabouts. If any of the girls on this would like to get in touch with me, if they recognize themselves or anyone else whose name they remember.   I  am second from the left standing in the back row and my name was Marlene Foley at that time.  It would be lovely to be in touch with any of them.
Marlene (Foley) Rowell

Just found this site fantastic!!. I went to Sharmans Cross se. from June 1948 form 2b for a few weeks, then 3b, and 4b leaving in July 1950.  I lived in Solihull, Drury lane. Teachers included Mr Adams, Tech Drawing, Mr Baines, maths ug. ug. Mr Scott science, Mr Blewit, woodwork, Mr Davis ,english and good old Mr Watts our form master 3 and 4b, plus his famous slipper.
Does anyone remember Sonie Lock who I used to sit next to, his Dad kept the paper shop in Mill lane Solihull. Alan Tidy, great footballer. Barry Wharton who painted the sea-scape covering the whole length of one wall in the assembley hall. Roger Drury who was very fast over the 100 and 200 yds. no one to touch him. Mike Gillam the school's head boy. Mike Smith a wizard at music. Paddy Holt. I remember playing for the school cricket team against Solihull grammer school and beating them, at the school assembly the next morning the victory was mentioned, I thought we had won the world cup.
Another highlight potato picking and getting paid for it plus the money from the paper round I thought I was a millionaire. Hope this may have triggered a few memories for someone, thanks again for the site
John McGrath

I went to Sharmans Cross school when it was in Sharmans Cross Road, I left in 1950. Headmistress Miss Jones. Is there anyone out there from this era, if so I would like to hear from you.
Patricia Hoare

I left Haslucks Green Rd School in 1942 and graduated(?) from Sharmans Cross Boys School in 1945. During that time Mr. Adams was the art teacher and Mr. Bains, I believe, taught maths or science. Our headmaster, Mr. Orrit, alias Mr. 'Orrid, once gave me one on each hand with a cane for sitting on a radiator, oh for the good old days!  The school was divided into four 'houses' named, as I recall, Archer, Greswolde, Odingsells and Hawser, but they may have been spelled differently, my 70 year old memory isn't what it was. I played a harmonica in a talent contest one Saturday morning about 1943/4 at the Odeon, Shirley. I'd love to hear from anyone who may remember me.
George Allso

Hi George,
Although your name doesn't ring a bell, we must have been there about the same time. Do you remember Mr Horsman-Woodwork, Mrs Gardener-English, Mr Peppit-Gardening, Miss Harmer-Biology, not to mention Miss Gregory from the Ronda Valley and Miss College, and Mr Parker-PT. I too suffered a whacking from Mr Orrit for going home at lunchtime without permission. Saturday morning at the Odeon was great (I don't remember what happened to my Micky Mouse badge!) I lived in Stanway Rd near the big island with the static water tank.  I eventually went to Bordesley Green Tech and then into the RAF as an apprentice, and did 28 years. Now live in Inverness.
Colin Sedgwick

I went to both Sharman's Cross junior and later senior school. I was in Greswold house, and left school in 1942.Ilived in Arnold Rd Shirley. My School pals where Geoff Shaw, Wilf Reeves, Alec Franklin, Betty Tonks, Wenda Key, we used to ride our bikes to the Lido swimming pool in the summer months, I cant just recall where that was exactly at, but we used to head off down Olton Rd, it was quite a ride. I can remember sat morning at the Odeon, and bike trips to Stratford on Avon, which meant ice cream at Henley in Arden. I had an older brother John, we both worked at Sam James bicycle shop next to the Plume of Feathers hotel in Shirley, we worked there until we both enlisted in the Navy. Does any one remember.
Tony Bebb

I left Sharmans Cross School in May, 1940, and moved with my parents to Nottinghamshire. He once caned me for winding my watch whilst he was talking to class, - I didn't even realise I was doing it! I remember with affection Mr. Guest, (science) He helped give me a lifelong interest in electronics. He also did not like talking in class. He could write on the blackboard and at the same time see the reflection of the class in the glass doors of a strategically placed cupboard. If a boy leaned toward another, Mr. Guest would yell "BOY" and hurl the wooden eraser. Woe betide anyone who had not learned to duck! I believe he joined one of the armed services and was killed.
Russ Brocklehurst