only joking, my Grandpa Fred Moore went to the grammar School, as it was then. He was much younger than Gary though, so didn't school with him. Though funnily enough, he was exactly the same age as Burt Lancaster.
@I3enzilla I'm not a former pupil of the school, but I am a great fan of a former student ( Gary Cooper ) I came to vist the school in September 2009 and met with Mr Sharpe the headmaster. The school hasn't really changed since Mr Cooper attended in 1912. You will be having a festival and exhibition in Dunstable about Gary Cooper starting 14th Sepetember this year, Ashton Middle School will be taking part in the festival.
@maggie55100 I was just surfing Hedda Hopper and landed here. I never knew GC came from Dunstable .. or that he was even English. Is there a biography I can read? I loved the video btw, and the music is perfect.
@kafcan Great piece of information, thanks. Have you any pictures or info of that time. The DSOBA would be very interested in any memorabilia, if you havent already made contact with them.
I only have a picture of my father in WW1 army uniform. He lied about his age to join his father in the conflict. I would be pleased to send a scan if this is any use.
@kafcan Yes, that would be fantastic and I will forward it on to the DSOBA. Its amazing the amount of young men who lied about their age to fight for King & Country. You must be very proud of your father & Grandfather.
Thanx so much Maggie for posting this video from a geezer who attended DGS 1941-1949. I even enjoyed the Whitney Houston vocal,with the over the top production values of Vancouverite David Foster...at least you spared us Celine Dion !!
Thanks, I tried to include buildings that where around at the time he was there and of couse some that were not. Wetherspoons "The Gary Cooper" with that great statue of Horse & Rider.
Boo!! Ashton school sucks!!!
Brewers Hill all the way!
haha
only joking, my Grandpa Fred Moore went to the grammar School, as it was then. He was much younger than Gary though, so didn't school with him. Though funnily enough, he was exactly the same age as Burt Lancaster.
Sorry, Random trivia there ;)
lustreboy 1 year ago 2
@I3enzilla I'm not a former pupil of the school, but I am a great fan of a former student ( Gary Cooper ) I came to vist the school in September 2009 and met with Mr Sharpe the headmaster. The school hasn't really changed since Mr Cooper attended in 1912. You will be having a festival and exhibition in Dunstable about Gary Cooper starting 14th Sepetember this year, Ashton Middle School will be taking part in the festival.
maggie55100 1 year ago
@maggie55100 I was just surfing Hedda Hopper and landed here. I never knew GC came from Dunstable .. or that he was even English. Is there a biography I can read? I loved the video btw, and the music is perfect.
Sansash01202 3 months ago
My father won a scholarship to Dunstable Grammar School during the first world war period at the same time as Gary Cooper attended.
kafcan 2 years ago
@kafcan Great piece of information, thanks. Have you any pictures or info of that time. The DSOBA would be very interested in any memorabilia, if you havent already made contact with them.
maggie55100 2 years ago
I only have a picture of my father in WW1 army uniform. He lied about his age to join his father in the conflict. I would be pleased to send a scan if this is any use.
kafcan 2 years ago
@kafcan Yes, that would be fantastic and I will forward it on to the DSOBA. Its amazing the amount of young men who lied about their age to fight for King & Country. You must be very proud of your father & Grandfather.
maggie55100 2 years ago
Have sent that picture through Youtube, did you get it OK?
kafcan 2 years ago
nice pics of ashton middle, i'm there now 2006 - 2010
FizzBuzz7 2 years ago
@FizzBuzz7 Glad you like them. The history of your school and its old boys are something to be proud of.
maggie55100 2 years ago
Thanx so much Maggie for posting this video from a geezer who attended DGS 1941-1949. I even enjoyed the Whitney Houston vocal,with the over the top production values of Vancouverite David Foster...at least you spared us Celine Dion !!
Briwilmen 2 years ago
@Briwilmen Thank you so much for the feedback. Would you be the same gentleman who was looking for that pen & ink sketch of GC.
maggie55100 2 years ago
Yes, Maggie55100, that was me. An Old Dunstablian found that sketch in a DGS magazine and now I have a digital image. Want a copy ?
Briwilmen 2 years ago
Yes, I would love a copy. Thank you so much for offering. Just for the record what piece of music would you have suggested
maggie55100 2 years ago
That was great Maggie!
coopsgirl07 2 years ago
Thanks, I tried to include buildings that where around at the time he was there and of couse some that were not. Wetherspoons "The Gary Cooper" with that great statue of Horse & Rider.
maggie55100 2 years ago
Lovely tribute to a great actor. Didn't know he had spent time in school in the UK. Our education system can't be all bad!
quay59 2 years ago