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Crossley Heath School

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The story of the Crossley Heath School is ongoing and is one of significant acedemic success, which is fitting because the school is the product of the amalgamation of two rival establishments, Heath Grammar School and Crossley and Porter Grammar School, both which provided a fine education for the young people of Halifax. Heath was founded in 1597 by the vicar of Halifax to provide a free, classical education for boys. The Crossley Orphan Home was the 1864 creation of the altruistic Crossley family and subsequently became a mixed grammar school. The two schools merged in 1985 to become the Crossley Heath School.

The illustrations in this book were drawn from an enormous fund of largely unpublished archive material and it is hoped that the reader will recieve a brief insight into the histories of the former schools and the modern success story of Crossley Heath. It is worthy of its roots and by virtue of the weight of its history is one of the oldest institutions in Halifax. Gaudeamus igitur - let us indeed rejoice. Crossley Heath is a school to be proud of.

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About the Author

Rose Taylor, Andrew Kafel and Russell Smith all work at Crossley Heath School. They will compile it from the extensive school archives with help from a committee of interested parents.

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Scintilating!

M.J.G. · 24 October 2008

Also a former pupil of the Crossley & Porter (final intake in 1984) and Crossley Heath I found this an excellent read. Strongly recommended to anyone who attended the school or has an interest in local history. The book is well written and well illustrated and a nice addition to anyone's bookshelves.

4.0 out of 5 stars A look back at a school moving forward...

B. · 18 October 2017

A book of 2 halves, the historical information is well written, I'd have prefered more detail in the form of local maps showing the locations of various off-site buildings. I was a pupil in 1983 at Crossley & Porter, leaving in 1988 from Crossley Heath. I think the book would have benefitted from some ex-pupil / staff observations and anecdotes eg: Steve Eggleton stalking the corridors to wrestle your bag 'off your shoulder' or the addition of 'lions' to the bannisters to stop us sliding down them. There was always rumoured to be an underground tunnel connecting the main school to boarders accommodation - just a school myth?A school worthy of a recorded history, Heath is covered, but I suspect Crossley's will always be Crossley's...

3.0 out of 5 stars Poor quality print and photos

J.S. · 14 February 2018

Very poor quality product

5.0 out of 5 stars Crossley Heath School

M.S.F. · 14 October 2006

As a former pupil at the Crossley & Porter School in Halifax during the 1960's I found the book an absorbing read. It is very well illustrated, there is a good balance of older and newer photographs, and the three joint authors have researched their subject thoroughly. I recommend this book to anyone with an interest in the Crossley & Porter and Heath schools, and in fact to anyone with an interest in history.

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and well-balanced text covering the history of Crossley's and Heath

F. · 4 December 2013

Well written and has many interesting photographs. Inevitably there is a some photographic over-emphasis on games teams but no doubt these are the most abundant photographs and will be welcomed by those who were participants.

4.0 out of 5 stars would have liked more details on the orphans

B. · 28 July 2014

Very informative, would have liked more details on the orphans.

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Type: Paperback

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Imported From: United Kingdom

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BOLO is not an authorized or official retailer for most brands, nor are we affiliated with manufacturers unless specifically stated on a product page. Instead, we source verified sellers, authorized distributors or directly from the manufacturer.

Each product undergoes thorough inspection and verification at our consolidation and fulfilment centers to ensure it meets our strict authenticity and quality standards before being shipped and delivered to you.

If you ever have concerns regarding the authenticity of a product purchased from us, please contact Bolo Support. We will review your inquiry promptly and, if necessary, provide documentation verifying authenticity or offer a suitable resolution.

Your trust is our top priority, and we are committed to maintaining transparency and integrity in every transaction.

All product information, images, descriptions, and reviews originate from the manufacturer or from trusted sellers overseas. BOLO is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or an authorized retailer for most brands listed on our website unless stated otherwise.

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Unless otherwise stated, all prices displayed on the product page include applicable taxes and import duties.

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All items are shipped by air, and any products classified as “Dangerous Goods (DG)” under IATA regulations will be removed from the order and cancelled.

All orders are processed manually, and we make every effort to process them promptly once confirmed. Products cancelled due to the above reasons will be permanently removed from listings across the website.

Description:

The story of the Crossley Heath School is ongoing and is one of significant acedemic success, which is fitting because the school is the product of the amalgamation of two rival establishments, Heath Grammar School and Crossley and Porter Grammar School, both which provided a fine education for the young people of Halifax. Heath was founded in 1597 by the vicar of Halifax to provide a free, classical education for boys. The Crossley Orphan Home was the 1864 creation of the altruistic Crossley family and subsequently became a mixed grammar school. The two schools merged in 1985 to become the Crossley Heath School.

The illustrations in this book were drawn from an enormous fund of largely unpublished archive material and it is hoped that the reader will recieve a brief insight into the histories of the former schools and the modern success story of Crossley Heath. It is worthy of its roots and by virtue of the weight of its history is one of the oldest institutions in Halifax. Gaudeamus igitur - let us indeed rejoice. Crossley Heath is a school to be proud of.

Read more

About the Author

Rose Taylor, Andrew Kafel and Russell Smith all work at Crossley Heath School. They will compile it from the extensive school archives with help from a committee of interested parents.

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Scintilating!

M.J.G. · 24 October 2008

Also a former pupil of the Crossley & Porter (final intake in 1984) and Crossley Heath I found this an excellent read. Strongly recommended to anyone who attended the school or has an interest in local history. The book is well written and well illustrated and a nice addition to anyone's bookshelves.

4.0 out of 5 stars A look back at a school moving forward...

B. · 18 October 2017

A book of 2 halves, the historical information is well written, I'd have prefered more detail in the form of local maps showing the locations of various off-site buildings. I was a pupil in 1983 at Crossley & Porter, leaving in 1988 from Crossley Heath. I think the book would have benefitted from some ex-pupil / staff observations and anecdotes eg: Steve Eggleton stalking the corridors to wrestle your bag 'off your shoulder' or the addition of 'lions' to the bannisters to stop us sliding down them. There was always rumoured to be an underground tunnel connecting the main school to boarders accommodation - just a school myth?A school worthy of a recorded history, Heath is covered, but I suspect Crossley's will always be Crossley's...

3.0 out of 5 stars Poor quality print and photos

J.S. · 14 February 2018

Very poor quality product

5.0 out of 5 stars Crossley Heath School

M.S.F. · 14 October 2006

As a former pupil at the Crossley & Porter School in Halifax during the 1960's I found the book an absorbing read. It is very well illustrated, there is a good balance of older and newer photographs, and the three joint authors have researched their subject thoroughly. I recommend this book to anyone with an interest in the Crossley & Porter and Heath schools, and in fact to anyone with an interest in history.

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and well-balanced text covering the history of Crossley's and Heath

F. · 4 December 2013

Well written and has many interesting photographs. Inevitably there is a some photographic over-emphasis on games teams but no doubt these are the most abundant photographs and will be welcomed by those who were participants.

4.0 out of 5 stars would have liked more details on the orphans

B. · 28 July 2014

Very informative, would have liked more details on the orphans.

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