- Paperback: 128 pages
- Publisher: NPI Media Group; New title edition (1 May 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0752438662
- ISBN-13: 978-0752438665
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 16.2 x 1.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 767,018 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The story of the Crossley Heath School is ongoing and is one of significant acedemic success, which is fitting because the school is the product of the amalgamation of two rival establishments, Heath Grammar School and Crossley and Porter Grammar School, both which provided a fine education for the young people of Halifax. Heath was founded in 1597 by the vicar of Halifax to provide a free, classical education for boys. The Crossley Orphan Home was the 1864 creation of the altruistic Crossley family and subsequently became a mixed grammar school. The two schools merged in 1985 to become the Crossley Heath School. The illustrations in this book were drawn from an enormous fund of largely unpublished archive material and it is hoped that the reader will recieve a brief insight into the histories of the former schools and the modern success story of Crossley Heath. It is worthy of its roots and by virtue of the weight of its history is one of the oldest institutions in Halifax. Gaudeamus igitur - let us indeed rejoice. Crossley Heath is a school to be proud of.
About the Author
Rose Taylor, Andrew Kafel and Russell Smith all work at Crossley Heath School. They will compile it from the extensive school archives with help from a committee of interested parents.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
As a former pupil at the Crossley & Porter School in Halifax during the 1960's I found the book an absorbing read. It is very well illustrated, there is a good balance of older and newer photographs, and the three joint authors have researched their subject thoroughly. I recommend this book to anyone with an interest in the Crossley & Porter and Heath schools, and in fact to anyone with an interest in history.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Also a former pupil of the Crossley & Porter (final intake in 1984) and Crossley Heath I found this an excellent read. Strongly recommended to anyone who attended the school or has an interest in local history. The book is well written and well illustrated and a nice addition to anyone's bookshelves.
1 of 3 people found the following review helpful
This book is unique because it tells the story of the two schools, Heath and Crossley & Porter, which combined in 1985 to form Crossley Heath School. Many of the photographs have never been seen before and our reason for publication was to share our wonderful archive. Plus, find out the real truth about Judy Geller from Friends!! You'll have to read it to find out.
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