Hydneye House School
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Hydneye House School
This photo is in the public domain. Taken by Gerald Brodribb
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on 31 Jan 2013 Peter Hankey said My family owned Hydneye House from it's construction to the time when Maltby retired and Brodribb & Bassett took over. -
on 29 Dec 2013 Ben crook said Does Anyone have any more photos of hydney house from before it's tragic demolition.Peter Hankey was an exact contemporary in the '50s. Visited the old place in about 1985 and ran across E.G Maltby's daughter in law.
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on 28 Jul 2017 Wray Tennant said I was at Hydneye House from 1948 - 1953 and remember Benjamin Crook and Peter Hankey. I recall spending one half term with Ben Crook and his parents in Faversham. I also recall playing "hot rice" on the main lawn and Peter Hankey suffering a suspected fractured jaw after accidentally being hit with a cricket stump. The teachers during my time were: E.G.Maltby, O.C.R.Tanner, "Tubs" Bassett, Partridge.
Teacher, Mr and Mrs Jackson and Patrick Maltby.
Hendry, Sanderson, Barber, Willis, Bentley, Sennett, Wilson, Ramsden, Graham, Chappel and Falk are just some of the names from my era. It would be great to hear from any of them. -
on 29 May 2018 Christopher Langdon said I was there between 1952 and 1958 and still have an old form list. Rabbits, Hares, Tigers, Lions, Leopards and Panthers.
I remember Crook - the name caught the small boy's imagination. Carr , Brodribb, Of merit were seniors in my first year and in the team which bowled Westweleigh out for 4 runs. As I was and still am local i maintained some contact with many of the staff - Basset, Brodribb, Morrish and Tinson as well as assistant matrons Miss Shaw and Miss Norcock.
A few years ago I was kicking my heels at Helenswood and retraced the grounds - the 2 ponds, the drive and the two cedar trees are still there. The old shades lived again. -
on 05 Oct 2019 Peter Trainin said 1953 to 1958.
So pleased to find you all here.
Jeremy Barnes The Langdons Eric Koops Cristopher Crook Slade Simon Young Leslie. -
on 10 Feb 2020 Rohan Robinson said Wonderful to read all this. Names from the past are always interesting and very thought provoking. For me Hydneye was a superb and unforgettable start in life!
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on 08 Mar 2020 Williams said I spent one term at Hydneye as assistant matron, remember Trainin brothers and others mentioned by Peter. I loved lt!
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on 07 Apr 2020 Howard Kidd said I was there from 1960 to 1963 .Apart from Brodribb the masters included Elkington, Morrish, Major Bowen and I think Trendle >
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on 19 Apr 2020 Leslie Coutts said I worked at Hydeny house in 1959/60 evenings and weekends I remember Miss Beckenham who I think was the housekeeper.
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on 19 Apr 2020 Peter John Mackenzie Southwell said I was there for one year, 1955-6,after my previous school had to close. Maltby was head, and Brodribb and Basset feature in my memory. A happy place. It was intending to change from Soccer to Rugger the following year - don't know whether it did.
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on 04 Feb 2021 Michael Armitage said Hi All,
You probably know by now, that I've eventually scanned all the old HHS Mags, and they're up on the HHS Website for all to read!
http://hydneyehouse.blogspot.com/
Anone can comment, and if there's a new item, like some pics, or notes, to post, by all means email me!
Best wishes!
Mike. -
on 08 Aug 2021 Caroline Elkington said Re: JIM ELKINGTON AND MISS M BECKINGHAM. Hi, I've just found this forum, it's amazing to hear stories of the school. Mr Elkington was my Dad, taught Maths, Science, and I was born in 1960, we lived on The Ridge. Miss Beckingham or my "Auntie" Mabs, was my Godmother and we all stayed in touch and saw each other regularly right up until Dad passing in his 90th year, in 2010, then Auntie, in 2014. I miss them very much, and other peoples memories are precious.
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on 21 Jun 2024 Carlos Rojas said Hi Caroline.
I was at HH for only one year. It must have been in around 1962/2963.
Your father was my math teacher.
The interesting coincidences in life is that your father worked with mine in Venezuela. He used the put up these slides shows where she showed his slides taken along the seaside in Lake Maracaibo. I went back with my wife in 2000 hoping to see the school but suffered a big disappointment. Please write back if you ever get these comments. Best regards, Carlos Rojas -
on 17 Jul 2024 Douglas Kell said I was at Hydneye from 1962-66 and Jim definitely taught me, before FRASmith took over in the last year or two. I went on to do Maths/Phys/Chem at 'A' level and became a scientist. You'll easily find me on the internet.
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on 23 Nov 2025 Caroline Elkington said Hello, I have just found this wonderful photo and comments, with my beloved Dad mentioned. Jim Elkington, taught here circa 1959 - 64, until the school was closed and knocked down! He loved that school and stayed in touch with the Brodrigs, the matron Miss Buckingham was my godmother. I wish I could remember my birth town, we moved away in 1964 to Salisbury where Dad secured a post, teaching maths, science and French. He lived to his 90th years despite the ciggies! Anyone who remembers him please do let me know. I miss him very much.
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