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Steve Marsden
Neale, thanks for your kind messages and no need to apologise.

I have sent you an email with some further information, on the off chance that it is of interest to you.
Wed 7-Sep-2022 21:17 - Bromley
Neale Backhouse
Steve, one important sentence was missing from my earlier entry, for which I apologise.
Please accept my condolences on the passing of your father. To me he inhabited the lofty heights of the sixth form so was somewhat remote. But we all recognized him as captain of the first eleven. And that was important.

Cheers (again) Neale.
Tue 6-Sep-2022 02:31
Neale Backhouse | nealebackh~AT~gmail~DOT~com
Hi Steve Marsden

I certainly recall your father Russell from the year 1950. I was at the High from '46 to '51 and remember your father captaining the first eleven at cricket in 1950. The following is an extract from the school magazine "The Atom" of 1951 which will interest you;
Marsden was I think our most successful Captain since the War.He developed remarkably as a batsman and thoroughly deserved the success which came his way. It was however as a leader that he shone most. His handling of the side on the field also was firm and intelligent-indeed for one who at the outset doubted his ability to take on the Captaincy,he can recall 1950 with justfiable pride.

There is no author listed to this account but he obviously liked your Dad!

On a lighter note under "Popular Personalities" for Cricket 1950 we have;

Marsden- A model "left elbow" demonstrator. Liked it so much that he maintained the pose long after the ball had gone. Delighted to discover a cricket field has edges, called boundaries. Always greeted the enemy with a sleepy stare like a ruminating ox.

I'm not sure that a ruminating ox would admit to a sleepy stare but let's assume it would take it as a compliment.

Cheers, Neale.
Mon 5-Sep-2022 19:28 - Victoria BC.
alan wightman | aconlan111~AT~gmail~DOT~com
In 1882, `flourishing´ Newcastle parted from Durham diocese to form new diocese of Newcastle. St. Nicholas´church became a cathedral.

Durham University last night began with a win on first round of `University Challenge´.

`Sandancer´- `Geordieland´.
Tue 30-Aug-2022 12:52 - South Shields
Steve Marsden | billionsteve~AT~hotmail~DOT~com
I have happened on this website as a result of working through various documents and photos from my late father Russell Marsden who attended the school from 1943 to 1950.

I don't know if there any ex pupils from that time still on here?
Wed 24-Aug-2022 22:37 - Bromley
alan wightman | aconlan111~AT~gmail~DOT~com
`Magpies´ 3-3 draw with Manchester City was a `wonderful´ game yesterday with capacity attendance of 52.258 as per custom with the `Toon Army´. (Club´s large & dedicated following of fans).

`Toon´ (Town) as the locals refer to the centre of Newcastle although a city!

"One of the best games of football I´ve watched in some time" - Alan Shearer.

`Sandancer´- `Geordieland´.
Mon 22-Aug-2022 12:57 - South Shields
alan wightman | aconlan111~AT~gmail~DOT~com
Congratulations to students at Harton Academy with 40% securing places at esteemed Russell Group Universities, reflecting excellent A-Level results.

Two students gained places at the University of Oxford.

`Sandancer´- Geordieland´.
Fri 19-Aug-2022 18:22 - South Shields
alan wightman | aconlan111~AT~gmail~DOT~com
In a Social Media Poll another accolade for Northumberland with its beautiful coastline, stunning villages & market towns as well as its history. Frequently tops polls about the most attractive places to live in or visit, not just in England but whole of UK.

`Sandancer´- `Geordieland´.
Tue 16-Aug-2022 13:41 - South Shields
alan wightman | aconlan111~AT~gmail~DOT~com
Congratulations to the Lionesses for their historic win against Germany in the Euro 22 Final. Team included Lucy Bronze (Alnwick) & Jill Scott, (Sunderland).

`Sandancer´- `Geordieland´.
Mon 1-Aug-2022 08:38
alan wightman | aconlan111~AT~gmail~DOT~com
Congratulations to Canada´s Hugo Houle who secured superb win on Stage 16 of the Tour and dedicated to his brother killed in 2012 by a drunk driver.

Congratulations to Jake Wightman who won brilliant 1500 metres race at World Athletics Championships.

Enjoy the scenery of the Pyrenees.

`Sandancer´- `Geordieland´.
Wed 20-Jul-2022 09:20 - South Shields

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