ORIGINAL MESSAGE

NAME: Adam Lines   Then & Now

DATE: 05 November 2008

CONNECTION WITH QE: Pupil 1957-64

In response to Vic's query about what became of The Isotope magazine, I am pretty certain that it was closed down by the school following a cartoon appearing therein casting serious doubts on the virtue of the Chemistry Master Mr Ambidge's lovely daughter, following the discovery by him of a sixth former in bed with the wench.  The cartoon included a depiction of Bidge's pea green Singer outside his house (in East Barnet) with said swain escaping from a first floor window.  I hope she was worth it as I am certain that the lad was promptly expelled.  I cannot remember who the lucky/unlucky fellow was but if he's out there perhaps he would enlighten us!

1st REPLY

NAME: Hugh Small

DATE: 15 July 2009

CONNECTION WITH QE: Pupil 1954-61

Yes, I could name the hero who was caught by the Chemistry master in flagrante delicto with his daughter but my lips are sealed (on the Internet anyway).  I was one of those involved in the Isotope scandal you refer to.  Quote from E H Jenkins, headmaster, prior to a beating (6) when I refused to name the others: "Small, you have always wanted to take a commission in the army, I believe.  It will require a reference from me, and I have to tell you I will say that not only are you unfit for a commission, but you are unfit to serve Her Majesty in any capacity whatsoever."  I owe him more than I can say.

2nd REPLY

NAME: Steve Worsley

DATE: 03 July 2010

CONNECTION WITH QE: Pupil 1957-64

Swore I'd never even look at any nostalgia website but couldn't resist this one. Must be getting old or something.  Mr Ambidge's daughter was indeed very good looking and it should have been me but it wasn't.  I studied psychology with R*** at Hatfield Tech but I don't remember him saying much about it except that they weren't in bed but running naked round the kitchen table.  Can't remember who was chasing who though.