Memories and Sir David Frost |
To celebrate the publication of the book Memories of Wellingborough Grammar School, written by David and Graham Tall, with a foreword by old boy, Sir David Frost, the Tall boys went to London for a photocall, accompanied by Mr Geoff Cooksey who was an English teacher in the fifties. Click here to see the story that appeared in the Evening Telegraph on Monday October 23rd.
Sir David remembers Geoff with affection for his role in teaching the boys how to distinguish between a fair newspaper report and a loaded one. Geoff therefore was significant in starting Sir David on his way to becoming one of the most celebrated commentators on international affairs today. Geoff also produced the play Macbeth with Sir David as Banquo. David Tall had the pleasure as third murderer of killing Banquo on the stage for four successive nights ...
Sir David remembers Geoff with affection for his role in teaching the boys how to distinguish between a fair newspaper report and a loaded one. Geoff therefore was significant in starting Sir David on his way to becoming one of the most celebrated commentators on international affairs today. Geoff also produced the play Macbeth with Sir David as Banquo. David Tall had the pleasure as third murderer of killing Banquo on the stage for four successive nights ...
David Frost (back row) in the First IX Cricket Team.
David Frost in the Play Alibi, (also with David Tall).
David Frost receiving a school prize from
Nobel Prize Winner, Sir John Cockcroft
David Frost as eminent guest, dedicating the economics room with Headmaster Mr Wrenn and Economics Master Mr Ward.
Picking up Geoff Cooksey at Milton Keynes on the way to meet Sir David in London.
Cynthia Cooksey shows how to protect their koi carp from herons...
Sir David Frost welcomes us in his office in London ...
as his old English Master Geoff ...
and David Tall listen attentively.
Sir David signs copies of
Memories of Wellingborough Grammar School
Sir David and Geoff share old memories ...
... and a smile.
Graham Tall, Sir David, Geoff & David Tall ...
... celebrate the publication of
Memories of Wellingborough Grammar School.
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