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. [ … ]
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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 [ … ]
Jungfraujoch – the “Top of Europe” – Geography Field Trip, 1989.
Jungfraujoch 1989, courtesy of Brian Smith A Geography field trip taking a break 3000m up at Jungfraujoch in 1989 – kindly sent in to us by Brian Smith. There’s at [ … ]
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. [ … ]
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: [ … ]
In Memoriam – David Burney
We have recently been informed that David Burney, who taught Economics, Business and Leisure and Tourism at the School from 1991 to 2015 has passed away. Alongside his teaching commitments, [ … ]
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!
Prefects 1953/4 and a Question…
William Parkin Pearce MA JP and his Prefects, 1953-4 Here’s a photo of the Prefects with Headmaster Bill Pearce from 1953-4 sent to us by Simon Clifford from Canada, which [ … ]
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 [ … ]
Colts U15 Hockey Squad – 1960
Colts 1960 U15 Hockey Squad, photo courtesy of Adrian Taylor We have just received this fantastic photo from Adrian Taylor of the Colts 1960 U15 Hockey Squad, under the ever-watchful [ … ]