Then & Now – Cartoons from The Tonbridgian

THEN NOW

TONBRIDGIAN CARTOONS BY BEV MATTHEWS, ARCHIVIST

As Archivist, Beverley Matthews explains: “The archive is still in its infancy but I invite you to go online and see what memories you can evoke from your school days.”

“If you have memorabilia that you are willing to share with me, please get in touch. We would love to receive it so that others can enjoy it too. I am happy to return any items you wish to keep once I have scanned them.”

For all enquiries, contact:  beverley.matthews@tonbridge-school.org

Browse our online archives at:

www.tonbridgeschoolheritage.co.uk

Barry OrchardBarry Orchard 1930-1992

JH 1944-50 TS Staff 1958-87

Barry Orchard was a larger than life character in the school for many years. He was well known for his witty additions to the Blue Book, and for his book, “A Look at the Head and the Fifty”. He was involved in many aspects of school life, both academic and sporting.

Barry was Judde House tutor, Housemaster of Knox, and Whitworth Housemaster (1974-79).

JH 1944-50 TS Staff 1958-87

Barry Orchard was a larger than life character in the school for many years. He was well known for his witty additions to the Blue Book, and for his book, “A Look at the Head and the Fifty”. He was involved in many aspects of school life, both academic and sporting. Barry was Judde House tutor, Housemaster of Knox, and Whitworth Housemaster (1974-79).

Peter Hills 1925-2016

JH 1939-44 TS Staff 1960-88

Peter joined the Art Department in 1960, later becoming Head of Art in 1963. He sculpted the Madonna and Child in the Lady Chapel and the statue of St Augustine over the West Door of the restored Chapel.

Peter also produced many cartoons of the Common Room staff that were reproduced in The Tonbridgian. The splendid drawing of Barry Orchard is a good example of his skill.