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St. Nicholas Grammar School, Northwood

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General Notices (3)🟢

🟢Added February 2026🟢 A Note on Colour Restoration: Many of our images have been superbly colourized using Nano Banana AI, this work is ongoing. Please note that the colours are algorithmic interpretations and while we strive for accuracy, these versions are intended to bring a new perspective to our history, rather than serve as a 100% literal record. The original B&W photographs remain the definitive historical archive.
🟢Updated April 2026🟢 If anyone has any privacy, safety or security concerns regarding content on this website - names, narratives, photos, cuttings etc., please let me know, I will remove any items if requested to do so. For this, or other more general concerns or to provide feedback - which is always welcome, contact details can be accessed via a link at the foot of every page.
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Archived News & Updates

12th April 2026

Simon Poulton (1967-74) writes:

I thought SNOBS would be interested to know that I have read part 1 of Peter Schweiger’s book completely and have selectively read part 2, which is Peter’s diary from 1981, and I was fascinated with the history and complexities of his family’s bespoke shoe making business and very amused at parts of his various recollections – particularly his experience with the bodyguard in Saudi! It was an enjoyable read – well done Peter.

All Ways Walk Cheerfully

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30th March 2026

I think this photo is much better than I originally thought. Restored and colourized, it's in the Rooms & Buildings section. It looks like it was taken at the same time as one of the early school panorama photos and it also shows a sizeable chunk of the gymnasium - we have very few photos showing the gym.

28th March 2026

See the ever youthful Class of 73 in Bordeaux.

15th March 2026 (updated 20th March)

A fine turnout for the reunion lunch last Thursday. A great occasion - thanks to everyone for making it such a success.

20th March update --> Photos now available

Thanks to everyone who brought memorabilia for the display table, and especially to Ray Wadham, Barry Maddams and Rob Dunning who all handed me items which I will display on this site as soon as I can. If I have missed anyone, please let me know.

Ray Wadham's Duke Of Edinburgh Award exhibits are now on the website and can be found here

The AI school video clips are accessible from the newly added AI section. You will, I am sure, be thrilled to learn I have lots of credits remaining on my account, so more videos will follow.

11th February 2026

I'm in the process of colouring many photos using Google's Nano Banana, I think the results are sometimes astonishing. Here are Bill Thomas and Peter Clarke at the Headmaster's retirement in 1975.
See the full size original and colour versions here. Please also read the above, recently added General Notice about Colour Restoration.