OBs share reminiscences of their school days. Tales of hidden motor vehicles, illicit drinking, inspirational magic lantern shows, obligatory cold plunge baths and the introduction of ‘pop music’, have kept us all amused.
If you’d like to share your reminiscences and help us create a unique insight into the life of the school, please get in touch at obclub@bedfordschool.org.uk, adding ‘Reminiscences’ to the subject line.
New Kid on the Block – by Andrew Randall (61-66)
On a sunny afternoon in July 1961, my father and I arrived at the...
Bedford School in the 1950s – By Simon Cauthery (47-56)
"Like John Allan's experiences recently described, in those days, I also went through the...
Bedford School Rowing – By John Jenner (49-54)
I joined the school in September 1949 and started rowing in the following January at...
A Life in Bedford Boarding School in the 50s – By John Allan (49-59)
In talking with Hugh Maltby, Director of the Old Bedfordians Club, a while back,...
Memories of the Early 60s at Bedford School – By Sandy Gray (59-64)
I arrived into the IVth form year in September 1959 from a South Bucks...
