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Denmark Road High School

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1965-1967

Retirements:

Mrs Pugh, Assistant Cook, Ethel as she had been affectionately known, had served the school for forty-three years - a lifetime of devoted service.  

Mrs Allan retired after 16 years at the school.  She taught Needlecraft and Cookery.

Old Girls' News

Kitty Baldwin is Matron of the Hellesdon and Beth Hospital, Norwich.

Clare Ball (nee Stoddart) has gained her  B.Sc. Honours, Psychology Class II.  She and her husband are moving to Canada.

Jennifer Gardiner is Clerk to one of the Courts at the Old Bailey.

 

What's happening in history?

1st of January 1965 : Stanley Matthews Knighted
24th of January 1965 : Winston Churchill dies
8th of July 1965 : Ronnie Biggs Escapes Prison
30th of September 1965 : Thunderbirds Are Go!
26th of October 1965 : Beatles Receive MBEs
8th of November 1965 : Race Relations Act comes into force
13rd of December 1965 : Jackanory First Broadcast
22nd of December 1965 : National Speed Limit of 70mph introduced
3rd of March 1966 : BBC starts to broadcast in colour
20th of March 1966 : World Cup Stolen
6th of May 1966 : Moors murderers found guilty
21st of May 1966 : Cooper Floors Ali
29th of June 1966 : First British Credit Card Launched
3rd of July 1966 : Anti Vietnam Protest at American Embassy
30th of July 1966 : England win the World Cup
8th of September 1966 : Severn Bridge Opens
21st of October 1966 : The Aberfan Disaster
4th of January 1967 : Donald Campbell killed trying to break own water speed record
25th of June 1967 : Worlds First Live Satellite Broadcast
27th of June 1967 : Barclays opens Britains 1st cashpoint
14th of July 1967 : Abortion Bill Passed
20th of September 1967 : QE2 Launched
30th of September 1967 : Radio 1 goes on air
9th of October 1967 : Breathalyser Introduced