John Dunn in Boulogne 1960s Here we see a great photo of John Dunn and his pals on a day trip to Boulogne in the early ’60s. In John’s own [ … ]
Category: Anecdote
Favourite anecdotes or tales. Hopefully not to reverent.
Under 14s Hockey XI – 1967
Under 14s Hockey XI 1967 – Photo: Adrian Taylor With many thanks to Adrian Taylor, here is a great photo of the Chatham House Under 14s Hockey XI in 1967. [ … ]
Family Memories – Stafford, 1941
Ronald and Eustace Applegate 1941 Here’s a lovely family photo of Ronald (Left) and Eustace Applegate sent in by Alison Taylor nee Applegate – Eustace’s daughter. A photo from the [ … ]
Thomas’ House – 1968-9
Thomas’ House 1968-9 (possibly later?) kindly sent in by Richard Lane, son of Roy Lane (also variously known as “Sam” or “Bronco”). Norman (Fred) Cox centre, with Roger “Ty” Harding. [ … ]
Thomas’ House – 1974-75
Thomas’ House again – this time from 1974-75 – also kindly sent in by Richard Lane. Norman (Fred) Cox still Housemaster. Dave Impey 2nd from left seated? Nick Smith 2nd [ … ]
Roy “Sam” Lane’s Retirement Party – 1982
A stunning find! Here we can see Roy Lane (variously known as “Sam” and “Bronco”) at his retirement celebrations after 34 years at the School, with his contemporaries, in the [ … ]
Thornton’s House – 1967-68
Thornton’s House again – this time from 1967-68 with Dave Cookson, Roy Lane and Bob Tuppen (who is also an OR!) Who do you remember in this line-up? Cock House?
Harold Millsted – 1966
For those who remember the great Harold Millsted… From the Isle of Thanet Gazette in January 1966 – a preview of the upcoming Operetta at the Granville Theatre. Additional information: [ … ]
Chatham House Masters’ Autographs – 1921
From our Hon Sec’s personal collection of Memorabilia – the signatures of the Chatham House Masters in 1921 just prior to full amalgamation with the County School in 1922. Look [ … ]
The CHS Hockey Team – Whitsun, 1966
The CHS Hockey Team at Zwolle railway platform during their trip to Holland at Whitsun, 1966 (RUYM – vol. 27, No.2 p26/27). Through the kind offices of Mr Ellis – [ … ]
The Old Ruymians’ Club Annual Reunion Dinner, 2026
Contact: HonSec@oldruymians.co.uk or see: www.oldruymians.co.uk/old-ruymians-club-annual-reunion-dinner-27th-june-2026/
School Rules and Cap Wearing!
Photo: Adrian Taylor There has been much debate online, especially by those Members on Facebook, about the School Rules and when cap wearing was compulsory. Adrian Taylor has helped us [ … ]
Old Ruymians’ Club Annual Reunion Dinner – 27th June 2026
Richard Swan – Photo by: Andrew Watchorn. The Old Ruymians’ Club are delighted to announce that their guest after-dinner speaker at this year’s Annual Reunion Dinner is OR Mr Richard [ … ]
Chatham House Form 2C Register from 1966
Form 2C Register from 1966 Here’s a memory jogger! Chatham House Form 2C Register from 1966. We recognise a couple of names – who do you remember..? (It also showed [ … ]
Hockey 1st X1 – 1965
Hockey 1st X1 1965: Adrian Taylor (with thanks!), N. Holladay, P. Arnold, D. Smith, V. Thomas, D. Collison, “Tommy” Thomas, B. Allfrey, John Darby, K. Nicholls (capt.), D. Lunn, O. [ … ]
Chatham House Prefects from 1965
Here we see a happy bunch of Chatham House Prefects from 1965: Back row: K. Smith, K. Flower, M. White, J. Bowley, P. G. Everest, I. Smith, D. Mankellow. Front [ … ]
Form 2C – 1966?
Sent to us by Adrian Taylor, here we see a “relaxed” form 2C from around 1966. If you recognise yourself, or any others, do let us know!
Two New Houses, 1960 – School House and Heath House
This photo was scanned from the 50th Jubilee, July 1960, Volume 25, Number 1 edition of “Ruym”. Why is this significant? Apart from it being the 50th Jubilee Year it [ … ]
No bathing! It’s the Larkin Cup!
Anyone remember this incident from July 1965? Sent in by Adrian Taylor it recounts when, on the day of the Larkin Cup (which School House won) a “No bathing” flag [ … ]
The Long Hair Protest – 1971
Photo kindly supplied by Jill Riches Here we see pupils who joined the “Long Hair Protest” outside the Main Archway entrance to the School in Chatham Street. In a protest [ … ]