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S64 - Henshaw's Blue Coat School Oldham

1 - Henshaw & Hadfield v. Atkinson & Atkinson

2 - Establishment and Erection of the School

3 - School Management and Development

4 - Policy and Procedure

5 - Annual Reports

6 - General Correspondence

7 - Visitors' Books

8 - Financial Records

9 - Property and Land

10 - Provisions and Stock Control

11 - Log Books

12 - Admission Records

14 - Staff Records

15 - Medical Inspectors Records

16 - Chaplain's Records

17 - Teaching Records

18 - Publications

19 - School Event Memorabilia

20 - Photographs

21 - History of the School and Personal Reminiscences

22 - Newspaper Cuttings

23 - Artefacts

24 - Miscellaneous

25 - Old Blues Association

1 - Trust Documents

2 - Agendas of the Old Boys' Association Management Committee

3 - Minutes

4 - Correspondence

1 - Circular to the membership from the Old Boys' Association requesting subscriptions so as a presentation can be made to the President, Mr Platt, in recognition of his services

2 - Letter to Mr Hudson from Mr Young of the 16th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers, enclosing a report regarding the death of his brother, a Blue Coat Old Boy, on 8 May [enclosure missing]

3 - Letter to Mr Hudson from Mr [S] Platt of 'Claremont', 103 Burlington Street, Ashton-u-Lyne, giving news of his brother's condition, expressing his willingness to attend the proposed 'smoker' and describing the work he has already undertaken to entertain the soldiers at the Infirmary

4 - Letter to Mr Hudson from James Whitmore, Governor of Oldham Blue Coat School, thanking Mr Hudson for the copies of the 'Roll of Honour' and letters from Old Boys serving in the war, agreeing the date for the Junior Old Boys' treat and apologising for failing to attend the last meeting

5 - Letter to Mr Hudson from Mr [S] Platt of 'Claremont', 103 Burlington Street, Ashton-u-Lyne, giving news of the family's condition and arranging a date for Mr Hudson to visit

6 - Letter to Mr Hudson from Richard Purdy of 22 Victoria Chambers, South Parade, Leeds, thanking Mr Hudson and the school for their admission of Arthur Hill and the expressing the family's joy at his obtaining a position within a solicitor's office

7 - Letter to Mr Hudson from William Barlow of 1 Park Villas, Charlestown, Blackley, President of the Association, apologising for being unable to attend the next meeting and commenting on the work that the Association is undertaking

8 - Letter to Mr Hudson from Mr [S] Platt of 'Claremont', 103 Burlington Street, Ashton-u-Lyne, forwarding Mr Hudson a copy of a picture of his father which had been presented to the school [picture missing]

9 - Letter to Mr Hudson from John Collinson of 30 Blackburn Road, Darwen, thanking Mr Hudson for his letter, enclosing a year's subscription and expressing his hope of attending the next Founders Day

10 - Letter to Mr Whitmore from the Honorary Secretary [Mr Hudson] regarding the death of Mr Ja[me]s Duncuft and enquiring if the condolences of the Old Boys' Association should be conveyed to Mrs Duncuft by the School Governor together with or separately from those of the trustees

11 - Letter to Mrs Duncuft from the Honorary Secretary [Mr Hudson] conveying the Old Boys' condolences at the death of her husband and praising the late Mr Duncuft for his work as a trustee of the school

12 - Letter to 'Old Boy' from E.T. Pearson in Gallipoli, describing the fighting and events experienced by Pearson during the campaign in Gallipoli, c.25 April-10 June 1915

13 - Letter to Ivan Dawson of Johannesburg from [Mr Hudson] concerning Mr Dawson's request to resign from the Association and the Association's desire to retain him as a member.

14 - Letter to Mr Hudson and all Old Boys from Scout Wallace Lees of the 1/10th Manchester Regiment, East Lancs Division, giving news of the wounding of Walter L. Gartside and the death of Corporal Kidd both Old Boys of the school and reporting that James Hulme, A. Robinson as well as Lees [all Old Boys] are recuperating before resuming operations.

15 - Letter to Charlie [Hudson] from J. Kershaw of the 3rd Essex Regiment T. Comp. 4th Platoon, Dovercourt, Essex, expressing regret at missing Founder's Day and hope that next year the war will be over and he can once again attend this celebration, describing his experiences since joining up in Jan 1915 and his pride at the number of Old Boys fighting for their country, and requesting a roll of honour.

16 - Letter to Mr Hudson from Alfred Devonport of the Juvenile Employment Exchange and Bureau Oldham, thanking the Association for its gift, given in appreciation of Mr Devonport's work for them

17 - Letter to Charlie [Hudson] from R. S[andfield] of 65 Ronald Street, Oldham, informing Mr Hudson of the war work undertaken by Mr Sandfield's nephews and discussing the upcoming elections for the Association

18 - Letter to 'Governor, Staff and Blue Coat Boys' from an unknown member of the British Solonika Force, sending best wishes, expressing hopes of returning to the school after the conflict and describing the area which is stationed. The letter is missing its continuing page.

19 - Letter to 'Sir' [Mr Hudson] from Mr and Mrs Cheetham, sending thanks for the sympathy [sent after the death at the front of their son James], etc

20 - Letter to 'Sir' [Mr Hudson] from James Green of the 9th Battalion, Kings Royal Rifles, describing his training, conditions and commenting on German prisoners held close to where his Battalion is stationed and his probable impending posting to France

21 - Letter to the 'Old Boys' from Charles Hudson, reporting on the initial amount raised for the Whitmore presentation fund, the purchase of an illuminated manuscript to mark the occasion and the desire to return the fund to £50 so that the interest each year can be used to finance the Whitmore prize

22 - Letter to Sir Harry Cartmell Kt. from Charles Hudson, congratulating him, on behalf of the Association, on his recent award from the Queen and his successful term as Mayor of Preston and expressing the hope that he will now become a more active Association member

23 - Letter to A. E. Wrigley from Esther Barlow of Massachusetts, USA, informing the association of her father Richard H. Barlow's death on 1 Nov 1917

24 - Letter to Mr Hudson from Gerald Radcliffe of Dripshill House, Hanley Castle, Worcester, declining an invitation to a re-union dinner due to a previous engagement but offering to help with costs, if necessary, for another Old Boy to attend

25 - Letter to Mr T. Church from L. R. Stanton, Excursion, Shipping and Travel Agent of Oldham, detailing the cost of fares and reservations for a trip to Ainsdale

26 - Letter to Thomas Church from Mr J. W. Buckley of Ainsdale-on-Sea, near Southport, confirming catering arrangements for the Association on Sat 21 Jun

27 - Letter to Thomas Church from Mr J. W. Buckley of Ainsdale-on-Sea, near Southport,clarifying further catering arrangements and prices

28 - Letter to Mr Church from L. R. Stanton, Excursion, Shipping and Travel Agent of Oldham, stating that he has contacted the railway company regarding the Blue Coat Boys' treat

29 - Letter to Mr Church from L. R. Stanton, Excursion, Shipping and Travel Agent of Oldham, referring to his letter of 26 May, detailing train times to Ainsdale and advising using an earlier train from Manchester to ensure connection to Ainsdale

30 - Letter to Mr Stanton from the Association's Honorary Secretary, explaining that arrangements for the trip cannot be altered so as to catch the earlier train and enquiring if an additional train can be provided

31 - Letter to Mr Church from L. R. Stanton, Excursion, Shipping and Travel Agent of Oldham, advising that arrangements have been made for the Association's party to travel on the 11.30 train to Ainsdale

32 - Invoice from Oldham Billposting Co. Ltd. for 3s 4d for a posting about the Blue Coat School dance

32a - Letter to 'Old Boy' from David G. Price, Honorary Treasurer of the Old Boys' Association, requesting subscription arrears

32b - Letter to 'Old Boy' from Ernest Wrigley, Honorary Secretary of the Old Boys' Association, informing him of a special general meeting of the Association to discuss new rules, as proposed by the Management Committee

32c - Letter to 'Old Boy' from Ernest Wrigley, Honorary Secretary of the Old Boys Association, informing him of an additional Management Committee meeting

32d - Letter to 'Old Boy' from David G. Prince, President and Honorary Treasurer of the Old Boys Association, appealing for funds to enable the accounts to be balanced before the end of the year

32e - Letter to [Old Boy] from G. N. Manley, School Governor, containing a letter from the new Headmaster and an invitation to attend the Annual Meeting, at which the new Governor will be present

33 - Letter to Mr T. Winterbottom from the School Governor, enclosing the names and addresses of the trustees and discussing administration issues such as flood lighting

34 - Letter from the Governor of Blue Coat School recommending Charles Edward Brown for any post of trust

35 - Letter to Mr T. Winterbottom from the [School Governor], thanking Mr Winterbottom for the minutes of the last meeting, apologising for his inability to make the next meeting and providing a list of names of boys who have left the Blue Coat School for work or Hulme Grammar School since Jan 1934

36 - Letter from Mr G. A. Manley, Governor of Blue Coat School recommending Mr Frank Davies of 5 Eden Street, Oldham

37 - Letter to Mr Harold Wrigley Esq of 55 Prince Edward Avenue, Oldham, from [School Governor], regarding the arrangement of a function for younger members of the Old Boys' Association by the Guild of Friends, to replace the annual reunion, which is to be replaced by a Centenary Festival

38 - Letter to Mr C. N. Manley from Charles E. Grimshaw apologising for being unable to attend the Centenary Dinner

39 - Letter from the Governor and Headmaster of Blue Coat School recommending Anthony R. Laing of 52 Portsdown Road, London

40 - Letter from the [Governor of the Blue Coat School] recommending Mr Fred Farrar of 3 Game Street, Oldham

41 - Letter from the Governor and Headmaster of the Blue Coat School recommending Mr John Nield of 183 Godson Street, Oldham

42 - Letter from the Governor and Headmaster of the Blue Coat School recommending Mr Edgar Gartside of 71 Morris Street, Oldham

43 - Letter to Winterbottom from the School Governor, apologising for being unable to attend the evening's meeting and providing him with a list of boys due to leave the school between January and April 1936

44 - Letter from the Governor and Headmaster of the Blue Coat School recommending Mr Wilfred Holt of 1 Wilfred Street, Oldham

45 - Letter to F. H. Hughes of 75 Wadham Gardens, Middlesex from the School Governor, inviting Mr Hughes and his wife to take tea on Sun 7 June

46 - Letter to T. Rennie of 20 Nugget Street, Oldham, from the School Governor, regarding Miss Widdall, the balance of the account and the opening of the festival

47 - Letter to the Governor from Mr Battersby, c/o 58 Wellesby Road, East Croydon, Surrey, requesting a reference for himself relating to his time at the Blue Coat School. With typed copy.

48 - Letter to 'Sir' from J. A. Martin of 'Holmwood', Hazel Park, Elm Park, Romford, Essex, informing him of a possible request for a reference for him regarding a position as a carpentry and joinery instructor

49 - Letter to Miss Bottomley of 1 Ardley Road, Horwich, from G. Makin, regarding a requested reference for Frank Battersby and suggesting that as Mr Makin did not know the boy well a general testimonial from the School Governor might suffice

50 - Reference from the School Governor and Headmaster for Frank Battersby

51 - Letter to J. A. Martin of 'Holmwood', Hazel Close, Romford, Essex, from the School Governor, thanking Mr Martin for his letter and wishing him success with his application to the Essex Education Committee

52 - Letter to the Governor from Frank Battersby, c/o 58 Wellesby Road, East Croyden, Surrey, thanking him for the reference provided and wishing all the best for the school

53 - Letter to the Governor from William Lewis of Kent, requesting a reference detailing his time as a Junior Master at the Blue Coat School (1899-1900) and the status of the school under the Education Act 1921

54 - Letter to Mr W. Lewis of Kent, from the School Governor containing extracts from the log book regarding Mr Lewis' appointment and resignation from the school and details of the school's status

55 - Letter to the Director of the Fire Brigade, Manchester, from the School Governor, recommending Harold Buckley for election to the Brigade

56 - Letter to the School Headmaster from Mr G. Stott, Headmaster of Hollinwood Males' Evening School, Oldham, requesting details of ex-Blue Coat scholars, Tom Crossley and Harry Jackson, now at the Hollinwood Evening School. The reply from the Headmaster is also included.

57 - Letter to Mr Butterworth of Hastings Post Office, Ontario, Canada, from the School Governor, thanking him for his letter and informing Mr Butterworth that his details have been passed on to the Old Boys' Association

58 - Letter to Mr Winterbottom, the Secretary of the Old Boy Association from the School Governor, enclosing a letter from John Butterworth and explaining about the invitation for the American Tea he will have received

59 - Letter to Mr [name illegible] of Waterloo Evening Schools, Oldham, from the School Governor, giving a reference for Victor Raymond Hallam

60 - Letter to 'Sir' from Alfred [T]arage of 18 Grove Avenue, Dagenham, Essex, requesting a reference for a job abroad

61 - Letter to 'Sir' from Frederick Brock of 2 Mon Hey Drive, Manchester, acknowledging receipt of and giving thanks for a certificate

62 - Letter to the Secretary of the Old Boys Association from the School Governor, thanking the Association for their donation towards the boys' Christmas party

63 - Letter to Mr Winterbottom, Association Secretary, from the School Governor, forwarding an Old Boy's subscription to the Association which had initially been directed to him

64 - Letter to all Old Boys from Tom Winterbottom, Association Secretary, informing them of an upcoming Management Committee meeting and including the agenda

65 - Letter to all Old Boys from the Association's Management Committee, inviting them to the Founder's Day Celebrations and including a programme of the day's events

66 - Letter to Mr Winterbottom, Secretary of the Association, from the School Governor, giving details of C. T. Pickering's safe arrival in Australia and his new address for the Association's records

67 - Letter to Tom Winterbottom, Secretary of the Association, from the School Governor, giving a list of the names and addresses of boys who have left the school since Founder's Day 1939, along with details of Founder's Day 1940

68 - Letter to Tom Winterbottom, Secretary of the Association, from the School Governor, apologising for the confusion over the collection taken at the Carol Service the previous evening

69 - Letter to 'Sir' from A Cheetham, Warden [Oldham Church], enclosing a cheque for half the collection from the service of 17 December for the Old Boys' funds

70 - Letter to the Treasurer of the Association from the School Governor, enclosing the cheque from the Carol Service collection

71 - Letter to Mr Winterbottom, Secretary of the Association, from the School Governor, asking him to bank the cheque sent on 13 January and to provide a receipt

72 - Letter to Mr Winterbottom, Secretary of the Association, from the School Governor, informing of three further boys leaving the school

73 - Letter to Mr Winterbottom, Secretary of the Association, from the School Governor, regarding the 'Mothers' meeting request for the Old Boys to advertise, open and run a hardware stall at a sale of work

74 - Letter to Mr Winterbottom, Secretary of the Association, from the School Governor, regarding the arrangements for Founders' Day 1940 and the cancellation of the reception and prize-giving portions of the day due to the war

75 - Card inviting Old Boys to the postponed Annual General Meeting

76 - Letter to Mr Winterbottom, Secretary of the Association, from the School Governor, apologising for being unable to attend the Annual General Meeting due to prior commitments

77 - Card to Mr Blackburn, School Governor from D. G. Prince, Association Secretary, requesting to use the school for a Management Committee meeting

78 - Letter to the School Trustees from David Prince, Secretary and Treasurer of the Association, regarding an article printed in the Oldham Evening Chronicle about an ex pupil. Includes a newspaper cutting from the Chronicle.

79 - Letter to Mr Blackburn from Mr D. Prince, outlining arrangements for a Management Committee and Sub-Committee meetings

80 - Letter to Mr D. Prince from 'Secretary', expressing his wish to attend the Management Sub-Committee meeting and requesting the time of the meeting

81 - Letter to 'Old Boys' from D. Prince, Honorary Secretary and Treasurer, inviting them to a Management Committee meeting and a Founders Day Sub-Committee meeting

82 - Card to Mr Horton from 'Secretary', informing him that his bible and prayer book are ready for collection at the school

83 - Letter to Mr Bradley of 74 Langham Road, Oldham, from the School Governor, requesting him to arrange for the Old Boys to carry out the collection as normal at the Founders' Day service

84 - Letter to Mr Blackburn from [signature illegible], reporting on an interview with Mr Stuart of the Oldham Evening Chronicle, relating to an article of 11 May 1940 which was thought by the Association to be unfair.

85 - Letter to the Governor from William Armitstead of 26 Rydal Road, Ribbleton, Preston, requesting information relating to examinations taken by him at the Blue Coat School, so as to be able to obtain a commission with the RAF

86 - Letter to Mr Prince from the School Governor, reporting on the trustees' meeting with Mr Stewart of the Oldham Evening Chronicle, regarding the article of 11 May 1940

87 - Letter to Mr Armitstead of 26 Rydal Road, Preston, from the School Governor, giving apologies for being unable to help with Mr Armitstead's request for information regarding his examination results

88 - Letter to Mr Prince, Association Secretary from the School Secretary, confirming that 12 September is suitable for a Management Committee meeting and enclosing a postal order for Mr Abel's subscription

89 - Letter to Mr Blackburn from Mr David Prince, Association Secretary, acknowledging Mr Blackburn's letter of 26 July regarding the Oldham Chronicle article and requesting use of the school for a Management Committee meeting

90 - Letter to Mr Blackburn from Mrs F. Newton of 50 Westbourne Street, Oldham, reporting on her husband's condition and thanking the school for their best wishes

91 - Letter to the Old Boys from D. Prince, giving details of the next Management Committee meeting

92 - Letter to Mr Prince from the School Governor, regarding the up coming Management Committee meeting and the inability to hold it on school premises

93 - Letter to Mr Prince from the School Governor, informing him that he has sent a letter to his home address and requesting that he collect the letter as soon as possible

94 - Circular informing the Association of the death of their President, Mr Fred Newton, giving funeral arrangements and cancelling the Management Committee meeting of 5 December

95 - List of boys who left Blue Coat School between September 1935 and December 1940, giving their name, address, date of entry and date of leaving the school

96 - Letter to Mrs Prince from the School Governor, sending sympathy following the loss of David Prince and praising his work for the school

97 - Card to the Old Boys, inviting them to an extraordinary meeting of the Association to elect a Secretary and Treasurer following recent deaths and including arrangements for Mr D. Prince's funeral

98 - Note giving contact details of the Old Boys Association President, Mr Brown, and Secretary, Mr Smith

99 - Letter to Mr Smith, Association Secretary, from the School Governor, giving a list of boys that have left the school in the previous twelve months

100 - Letter to Mr Easthope of 130 Bamford Street, Chadderton, Oldham, from the School Governor, regarding the Founder's Day Collection

101 - Letter to 'Sir' from Lillian Treyise, regarding a key that she has been given to raise money for the Red Cross, which she feels that the Association/School might like to have for a school museum in return for a small donation to the Red Cross

102 - Letter to Miss L. Treyise from the School Governor, thanking her for the key commemorating the opening of the building extension in 1908, and agreeing to provide a donation to the Red Cross in return

103 - Letter to 'Sir' from Lillian Treyise, leaving the size of the donation to the discretion of the school and giving thanks for the stamps sent to reimburse her for the postage

104 - Letter to Mr Easthope of 130 Bamford Street, Chadderton, from the School Governor, regarding the key presented to Ralph Hall when he opened the classroom extension to the school in 1908, asking if the Old Boys would like to send a donation to purchase it for the school

105 - Letter to Mr Blackburn from R. Easthope of 130 Bamford Street, Chadderton, stating that, in principal, the Old Boys' Association would be prepared to make a donation for the key, but that it will have to be agreed for definite at the next Management Committee meeting

106 - Letter to Mr Easthope from the School Governor, informing him that a cheque has now been sent, the key is to remain as property of the school and that he hopes to have some additional provenance information before the next Association Committee meeting

107 - Letter to Miss Treyise of Brookdale, Saundersfoot, South Wales, from the School Governor, enclosing a cheque as a donation in respect of the key and thanking her for all her efforts in the matter

108 - Letter to Mr Smith of 7 Prince Edward Avenue, Oldham, from the School Governor, apologising for being unable to attend the meeting and detailing arrangements if the Association wish to purchase the key for the school

109 - Letter to the School Governor from Herbert Smith of the Old Boys' Association, enclosing payment for the key, which the Old Boys' desire to be placed in the school museum

110 - Letter to Mr Smith, Association Secretary, from the School Governor, thanking him for the money for the key, explaining that the key will be put on show in the main hall and enquiring if the Old Boys would like to have a plate engraved to show that they purchased and presented it to the school

111 - Letter to Mr Smith, Association Secretary, from the School Governor, enclosing a list of boys due to leave during the coming school year and offering facilities to allow the Association to meet the boys

112 - Card to 'Old Boys' from Herbert Smith, Association Secretary, informing them of the upcoming Annual General Meeting of the Association

113 - A list of boys who left the school between 1935 and 1942

114 - Letter to Mr Easthope of 130 Bamford Street, Oldham, from the School Secretary, enclosing a cheque to cover the Founder's Day collection and the Old Boys' lunches at the event

115 - Letter to Mr Wrigley of Times Printing Company, Oldham, from the School Governor, returning a proof with no comments and advising on how to proceed

116 - Letter to 'Sir' from William Howarth of 69 Hawksley Street, Hollinwood, enclosing two Wrigley House badges which he won when he was at the school [badges missing]

117 - Letter to Mr and Mrs Hesketh of 69 Hawksley Street, Hollinwood, sending sympathy following the death of their son

118 - Letter to Mr T. Richards of the Blue Coat School from Mr R. T. Cheetham of 9 Church Terrace, Oldham, enclosing a cheque for half of the carol service collection

119 - Letter to Mr Easthope of 130 Bamford Street, Oldham, from the School Governor, enclosing a cheque for the Old Boys' share of the carol service collection. Letter to Mr R. T. Cheetham of 9 Church Terrace, Oldham, thanking him for the cheque in respect of the Old Boys' share of the carol service money.

120 - Letter to Mr Smith of 7 Prince Edward Avenue, Oldham, from the School Governor, enclosing a pass book to be passed on to Mr Easthope, sending his apologies for being unable to attend the meeting on Sunday and requesting that someone from the Old Boys' Association approach Mr Clayton about a prize for the whist drive and dance

121 - List of boys who left the school between October 1941 and March 1944

122 - Letter to 'Sir' from J. Brindle of James's Ward, Military Hospital, Northfield, Birmingham, requesting information regarding some money held in trust for him, which had been left by his father

123 - Letter to the School Governor from Frank Stephens of 75 Plains Avenue, Maidstone, Kent, requesting confirmation of the subjects and curriculum level taught at Blue Coat School while he was a pupil, in order to help him obtain admission to the University of London to study for a Diploma in Public Administration. Includes on the reverse a hand written copy of the reply to Mr Stephens.

124 - Letter to Mr Smith of 7 Prince Edward Avenue, Oldham, from the School Governor, enclosing copies of the school magazine for distribution to the Old Boys [magazines missing] and requesting a report detailing the Old Boys' work during the war for him to report to the Mayor

125 - Letter to Miss [Foggard] from Mr Easthope of 130 Bamford Street, Chadderton, enclosing, as requested, a receipt and a bill for the Old Boys' Founder's Day lunches

126 - Letter to Mr T. Richards of the Blue Coat School from R. T. Cheetham of 9 Church Terrace, enclosing cheques for half of the Founder's Day collection and half the carol service collection

127 - Letter to Mr Easthope of 130 Bamford Street, Oldham, from the School Governor, passing on the cheques sent by Mr Cheetham for half of the Founder's Day and carol service collections, and asking that him to send an acknowledgement to Mr Cheetham

128 - Letter to Mr Cheetham of 9 Church Terrace from the School Governor, thanking him for his letter enclosing the cheques containing the Old Boy's share of the collections

129 - Letter to Mr Easthope of 130 Bamford Street, Oldham, from the School Governor, enclosing a cheque as a contribution towards the Old Boys' lunches on Founder's Day

130 - Letter to Mr Smith of 7 Prince Edward Avenue, Oldham, from the School Governor, enclosing a list of boys who have left the school since March 1944, a list of boys over 14 who are still in residence and a 1945 annual report [annual report missing]

131 - Letter to the Headmaster from Harry Rowbottom of 6 Wensley Road, Kersal, Salford, a former pupil of the school, requesting the opportunity to visit the school again after being away for several years. Includes both a handwritten and a typed letter of reply from the Headmaster.

132 - Letter to Mr Smith from T. T. Richards, regarding an article in the Oldham Chronicle about a dance which had been held which he felt to be misleading in its content. The letter also includes the news that G. B. Hindle has found a position as Assistant Master at Wallasey Grammar School.

133 - Letter to Mr Smith of 7 Prince Edward Avenue, Oldham, from the School Governor, sending sympathy for his prolonged illness and requesting specific details relating to the carol service and the date of the next Old Boys' meeting

134 - Letter to Mr Smith of 7 Prince Edward Avenue, Oldham, from the School Governor, requesting a copy of the resolution which had been carried at their meeting to present to the school trustees

135 - Letter to the Governor from Herbert Smith of the Old Boys' Association, enclosing a copy of the meeting's resolution, to be presented to the trustees

136 - Letter to Mr Smith of 7 Prince Edward Avenue, Oldham, from the School Governor, reporting on the outcome of the trustees' meeting at which the Old Boys' resolution had been presented

137 - Letter to 'Sir' from David Tibbs of 25 Half Edge Lane, Eccles, requesting details of his education at the school for an application to the police force and enquiring after school news

138 - Letter to Mr Tibbs of 25 Half Edge Lane, Eccles, from the School Governor, giving the dates of Mr Tibbs' time at the school and reporting back school news

139 - Letter to 'Sir' from Mr R. Easthope, enclosing a cheque to pay for the Old Boys' prizes presented on Founders Day

140 - Letter to the Old Boys from C. Pickering, Honorary Secretary of the Association, inviting them to the Annual General Meeting and detailing the agenda

141 - Letter to Mr Lees of Park House, Shaw, from the School Governor, regarding attendance at the Old Boys' Association re-union

142 - Letter to Mr Smith of 7 Prince Edward Avenue, Oldham, from the School Governor, reporting on the condition of Henry Whittaker, an Old Boy of the school, after a recent operation

143 - Letter to Mr Pickering of 957 Oldham Road, Royton, from the School Governor, telling them about Mr Butterworth, due to sit exams at and for entry to Cambridge and Oxford, and requesting that the Old Boys consider a grant for his expenses

144 - Letter to Mr Brook of Conifers, Lostock Hall Road, Poynton, from the School Governor, thanking him for his letter and informing him he has forwarded it to Mr Wrigley to deal with and respond to

145 - Letter to Mr Richards from Mr Easthope of Boundary Park General Hospital, Oldham, requesting that he passes on his apologies at the next Old Boy's meeting for being unable to attend (due to his current confinement in hospital)

146 - Letter to Mr Richards from Mr Easthope of 130 Bamford Street, Oldham, thanking him for the cheque towards the cost of the Old Boys' lunches on Founder's Day, and informing him of arrangements that have been made regarding an up to date list of Old Boys' members

147 - Letter to Mr Woods of 868E, 144th Street, Cleveland, USA, from the School Governor, enclosing a copy of the school's history and apologising for being unable to furnish him with particulars on his school career

148 - Letter to Mr Pickering of 957 Oldham Road, Rochdale, from the School Secretary, forwarding details of ex-pupils wishing to become Old Boys

149 - Card to the Old Boys from C. Pickering, inviting them to a Management Committee meeting

150 - Card to the Old Boys from C. Pickering, inviting them to a Special Management Committee meeting

151 - Card to the Old Boys from C. Pickering, inviting them to a Special Management Committee meeting

152 - Letter to the Principal of the School from Major F. Morgan, MBE, of 7 Beech Road, Darling Point, Sydney, requesting information about his father William Henry Morgan's time at the school

153 - Letter to Major F. Morgan of 7 Beech Road, Darling Point, Sydney from the School Governor, giving the details held by the school about his father, William Henry Morgan

154 - Letter to Miss Taylor from C. Pickering of the Association, thanking her for the enclosed tickets for the dance and informing her that he has written to Mr Rainford

155 - Letter to Mr T. T. Richards, School Governor, from Major F. Morgan, thanking him for the information provided on William Morgan

156 - Letter to Mr Smith of 7 Prince Edward Avenue, Oldham from the School Headmaster, regarding their possible contribution to a project involving a display of school memorabilia and also the practice of emptying collecting boxes

157 - Letter to Mr Easthope of 130 Bamford Street, Chadderton, from the School Secretary, enclosing a cheque for the Old Boys' lunches on Founder's Day and requesting a cheque to cover the Old Boys' prizes awarded then

158 - Mounted newspaper cutting, detailing the death in Korea of Lance Corporal Edward Hannen of Oldham, a former Blue Coat pupil

159 - Letter to Mr Richards from Mr Easthope of the Association, thanking him for the cheque for the lunches, enclosing the cheque of the prizes and apologising about the delay

160 - Letter to Mr Smith of 7 Prince Edward Avenue, Oldham, from the School Governor, regarding Founder's Day 1952, the carol service for that year and membership of the Old Boys' Association

161 - Letter to Mr Richards, School Governor, from Mr H. C. Hudson of Uplands, 39 Highfield Road, Hale, enclosing a tea urn for use by the school

162 - Letter to Mr Hudson of 39 Highfield Road, Hale, from the School Governor, thanking him for the tea urn and suggesting that it is used as a school trophy, called the 'Charles Hudson Memorial Trophy' after his father

163 - Letter to Mr Richards from Mr Hudson of 39 Highfield Road, Hale, agreeing to the proposal to use the tea urn as a trophy in his father's memory

164 - Letter to 'Sir' from Mr William Leeks of the Ministry of Labour, 116 Norcliffe Road, Norbreck, Blackpool, as an Old Boy who has lost touch, requesting details of the next Founder's Day service

165 - Letter to Mr Leeks of 116 Norcliffe Road, Norbreck, Blackpool, from the School Headmaster, informing him about the year's Founder's Day celebrations and inviting him to attend

166 - Letter to the members of the Old Boys' Management Committee from Mr H. Smith, Honorary Secretary, outlining suggestions as to how the Association can fit in with the new purpose of the school within the bounds of Friendly Society rules

167 - Letter to Mr Smith of 7 Prince Edward Avenue, Oldham, from the School Governor, enclosing his comments on the Old Boys' Association's revised constitution

168 - Letter to Mr McManners from Mr Herbert Smith of 7 Prince Edward Avenue, Oldham, welcoming the new Headmaster, inviting him to take his place on the Association Committee and informing him of a forthcoming meeting

169 - Letter to Mr Smith of 7 Prince Edward Avenue, Oldham from Mr McManners, School Headmaster, thanking him for the letter and confirming his attendance at the next meeting

170 - Letter to Major Pope of the Coldstream Guards, c/o Recruiting Office, Manchester, from the Headmaster, commenting on the Guards' recent recruiting drive in Oldham and requesting information from Sergeant Buckley, a former pupil of the Blue Coat School

171 - Letter to T. McManners, School Governor, from Mr Smith of the Coldstream Guards, informing him that he has passed his letter on to Sergeant Buckley

172 - Letter to Miss Taylor from Mr Easthope of 28 Market Street, Royton, enclosing a cheque for the Old Boys' prizes

173 - Letter to 'Sir' from Hugh, Crimes, Stevenson, Cooke and Crabtree, requesting permission to join the Old Blues' Club after 9.30pm due to night school commitments

174 - Letter to Mr McManners from Mr Easthope of 38 Beer Street, Yeovil, Somerset, thanking him for his letter and wishing the Old Blues' Club all the best on its opening night

175 - Letter to 'Sir' from Mr Middlehurst of 28 Miller Avenue, Liverpool, requesting details of the Founder's Day celebrations

176 - Letter to Mr Middlehurst of 28 Miller Avenue, Liverpool, from the Clerk to the Governors, giving details of the Founder's Day arrangements for 1955 and expressing his hope that he will be able to join them

177 - Letter to 'Old Scholar' from R. Little, President of Henshaw's Old Scholars' Association, giving details about meetings of the Young Blues' Club and issuing an invitation to attend

178 - Letter to the Headmaster from H. Boothroyd of 80 Swifts Green Road, Stopsley, Luton, requesting details of his school record

179 - Letter to Mr Boothroyd of 80 Swifts Green Road, Stopsley, Luton, from the Headmaster, confirming that Mr Boothroyd was awarded the Governor's Silver Medal in 1924

180 - Letter to Mr Harrison, Director of Education, Oldham, from the Headmaster, detailing plans for an Old Girls' Netball competition and requesting that the Oldham Educational Board support the event

181 - Letter to Mr McManners, School Headmaster, from Mr Harrison, Director of Education, Oldham, granting use of the school equipment for the Old Girls' Netball competition, but informing him that they are unable to pay the caretaker for the additional work

182 - Card to the Old Boys from C. Pickering, inviting them to a meeting of the Management Committee

183 - Letter to Maurice Harrison, Director of Education, Oldham, from the Headmaster, giving details of the Old Pupils' Club's physical education sessions

184 - Letter to Maurice Harrison, Director of Education, Oldham, from the Acting Headmaster, requesting use of the school canteen for an old students' fireworks dance and supper party

185 - Letter to G. Bowyer, Acting Headmaster, from Mr Harrison, Director of Education, Oldham, agreeing to the use of the canteen for the party and giving details of the fee required

186 - Letter to Maurice Harrison, Director of Education, Oldham, from the Acting Headmaster, requesting the hire of the school canteen for the Old Students' Association Christmas function

187 - Letter to the Acting Headmaster from Maurice Harrison, Director of Education, Oldham, permitting use of the school canteen for the Old Students' Association Christmas function and giving details of the fee required

188 - Letter to Mr Hogan of 184 Belgrave Road, Oldham, from the School Headmaster, enclosing details of the Founder's Day arrangements

189 - Letter to Mr McAlister from Mr Hogan of 194 Belgrave Road, Oldham, acknowledging his letter, confirming that he will present the Whitmore Memorial Prize on Founder's Day and correcting his erroneous address on the original letter

190 - Letter to Mr Harrison Director, of Education, Oldham, from the School Headmaster, requesting the use of the school canteen for a Old Scholars' Association fireworks event

191 - Letter to Mr McAlister from Mr Harrison, Director of Education, Oldham, agreeing to the use of the school canteen for the Old Scholars' Association event

192 - Receipt for monies received from Miss Greaves by J. Scholes, Association Treasurer

193 - Letter to Henshaw's Old Scholars' Association Friends from C. Pickering, Honorary Secretary, issuing an invitation to the Annual General Meeting and the proceeding annual reunion. Includes an agenda.

194 - Letter to the Secretary of the Association from the Headmaster, regarding the behaviour of one of the Association's members while on school property

195 - Letter to the Headmaster from C. Pickering, Association Secretary, thanking the Headmaster for his letter of 21 March and assuring him that the matter is being looked into

196 - Letter to Mr Yates of 11 Evans Street, Middleton, from the Headmaster, thanking him for the school related souvenir which he had given to the school

197 - Letter to Mr Fallows of 182 Coppice Street, Oldham, from the School Headmaster regarding the photographic copy of an old Bluecoat Certificate of Good Conduct, given to the school by Mr Yates, enquiring if the Old Scholars' Association would like to get it properly mounted and kept with the Association records

198 - Letter to the Old Scholars from C. Pickering, Honorary Secretary, inviting them to the Annual General Meeting and setting out the agenda

5 - Annual Reports

6 - Rules

7 - Financial Records

8 - Membership

9 - After-Care Helpers

10 - Event Memorabilia

11 - Rolls of Honour

12 - Photographs

13 - Newspaper Cuttings

14 - Notifications of Death

15 - Miscellaneous

16 - Artefacts

26 - Henshaw's Blue Coat School Benevolent Society

27 - Parent Teachers Association (PTA)

28 - Oldham, Henshaw & Church of England Educational Trust

29 - Henshaw's Blind Asylum

30 - Miscellaneous - Not Henshaw's Blue Coat School

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