Synopsis
Aberdeen Grammar School has a long and distinguished history. Its origins are obscure but are believed to date from the late medieval period, some time before the foundation of Aberdeen's two separate universities - King's College and Marischal College - hence the claims that the Grammar School is one of the oldest schools in Britain. The title of the book, Bon Record, is the modern Grammar school motto; the book traces the fortunes of the School from its beginnings through the centuries to its recent transformation into a co-educational comprehensive school, serving much of the central and western districts of Aberdeen City. In doing so, the book also assesses the contribution of the School to the North-East of Scotland and pays tribute to over eight hundred former pupils, who rank amongst Aberdeen's past and current most notable citizens.
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About the Author
Brian Lockhart studied History and Politics at the University of Aberdeen and joined the staff of George Heriot's School in 1968, becoming Principal Teacher of History and Economic History in 1972. In 1981 he was appointed Deputy Rector of the High School of Glasgow and in 1996 became Headmaster of Robert Gordon's College, Aberdeen. He retired in 2004 but remains heavily involved in the wider world of education in Scotland. He was a Governor of the Glasgow Educational and Marshall Trust from 1989 until 1996, a Governor of Hutchesons' Educational Trust from 2005 until 2012 and Convenor of its Education Committee, 2011-12. He is author of a number of major works on the history of Scottish schools, including Jinglin' Geordie's Legacy, Robert Gordon's Legacy, The Town School: A History of the High School of Glasgow and was co-author of Bon Record: A History of Aberdeen Grammar School.
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Bon record : a history of Aberdeen Grammar School / Brian R.W. Lockhart and Arthur L. McCombie
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Edinburgh : John Donald, 2012
ISBN 10: 1906566461
ISBN 13: 9781906566463
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1st Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust wrapper. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered.Provenace: signed by both authors. Physical description: xviii, 444 p., [24] p. of plates: ill. (some col.), ports. (some col.); 24 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references and indexes. Subjects: Aberdeen Grammar School (Aberdeen, Scotland) History. Education. Public schools Scotland Aberdeen History. Genre: Bibliography. Illustrated. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 329970
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Bon record : a history of Aberdeen Grammar School / Brian R.W. Lockhart and Arthur L. McCombie
Published by
Edinburgh : John Donald, 2012
ISBN 10: 1906566461
ISBN 13: 9781906566463
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Signed
Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Ireland
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
1st Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust wrapper. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered.Provenace: signed by both authors. Physical description: xviii, 444 p., [24] p. of plates: ill. (some col.), ports. (some col.); 24 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references and indexes. Subjects: Aberdeen Grammar School (Aberdeen, Scotland) History. Education. Public schools Scotland Aberdeen History. Genre: Bibliography. Illustrated. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 329970