AYLESBURIAN MAGAZINE FROM THE ARCHIVES 1940s

Sadly there are no mentions of the actual menus from these times. It would be interesting to see what foodstuffs fuelled the students of 1947 compared to those of the 2020s

This student piece from 1947 (continued on the next page) looks at places of historical significance in Bucks. Some free advertising for the King’s Head public house at least…

As we move towards the very end of the 1940s it is clear that the rebuilding and healing process following conflict is gathering pace and many of the student articles are on subjects such as holidaying abroad and outdoor pursuits.

And we must spare a thought for this young lady in 1949, who clearly did not see as much of her Father as she would’ve liked due to his horrendous addiction!...her amusing, but heartfelt rant is continued on the next page too!

Into the 1950s and here is a comical piece about how some students viewed older students in positions of authority. Those Prefects are so mean, but I can’t wait to be one in order to continue the cycle!...I wonder how much has actually changed?

1952 – Watch out for those sponsored Television programmes, they may catch on

In 1954, following a devastating fire, the school was forced to rebuild the main school and Science facilities, mentioned too on the memorial plaque in the hall to this day. Now known as the Headmaster’s quad with his office looking out over it, the area was installed to commemorate the new selection of buildings and five new trees were planted. Two of those original trees remain, one of the silver birches and of course the quince…

A view of the new Assembly Hall c.1954. As the above article suggests five new trees were planted in one ceremony I’m not sure whether this is the Quince tree in shot or not…

…But the quince and the silver birch behind have certainly flourished in their near 70 year existence so far.