Friern Barnet and Finchley Photo Archive

This looks very much like Fred Barnum

His name was Mr Barnum really nice man. I wonder if my stool is still there.

I remember Mr Barnham in Wood Work class a very enouragment He had a notice on the wall of Class Room 'Measure twice Cut once' which I have always rememered

Mr Barnum
Was the Wood Work Teacher in the Temporary Buildings build after the war He was such an encouragement as my teacher for that I thought I might work At a job involving wood work

hi, I was a friend of David Selves. He lived in Holly Park Rd. Any relation? Rufus.
I remember the: measure twice - cut once. It has kept me in good standing for all of my life.

The wood work department was in the prefab building. I became a commercial diver. Believe it or not, divers had to use wood work skills on deck. Mr Barnum's voice often came to mind whilst working on a project. Good old Bad old days.

I remember Mr.Barnum as the woodwork teacher at Friern Barnet County School would have been 1963.Trouble is I did not recognise him as I think he would have probably been nearing retirement by then.Holly Park was then closed around 1959 ish .

I remember Mr Barnham I left Friern Barnet County in 1966

To Rufus re David Selves he was my younger brother - now lives in France in a village called Cavignac

Dear John, Thank you for your message. David was a very good friend to me. I used to live in France, down south, in Antibes and other places. I would so love to make contact with David. My tel is 07517118797. Has David Lived in France for long? so I am sure he speaks French, as do I. I hope you are able to call me as there are a few things I can tell you that I cannot write here.
Thank you so much for making contact, Rufus.

Have sent David your messagage Home 0033557686552

Definitely Fred Barnum, taught woodwork. I left FBCS in 1963

I was at FBCS in the 70`s and the deputy headmaster was called Mr Barnham (Barmy Barnham as we knew him) I'm sure the Headmaster was called Mr Franklin

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