For many, school was part of the best times of their lives. Here is where they met their friends, many for life. Here is where they might fondly remember the many school activities that were available. Perhaps it was being a part of a team, being in a play, performing in a band, or being in a special group. Maybe it was that one teacher who stood out and made a difference in their lives. It was all about learning new things and experiencing new challenges. It was about growing up. In reminiscing this nostalgic past, it would be remembered as all happening within a very well defined framework. That included rules that had to be respected or consequences would happen if they were not. The memories of the school system of the past included a degree of strictness that was enforced in many different ways. It was a special time no matter what. You could love it or not. It shaped your values, your goals in life, your future. It was something that everyone experienced.
For more detailed information:
Go to the YouTube site. Use the search magnifier and type in Old Stuff Show school nostalgia and scroll down.
Go to the YouTube site. Use the search magnifier and type in Old Stuff Show, Oral History Interviews Oh What Memories! and scroll down.
Go to the YouTube site. Use the search magnifier and type in Old Stuff Show Oral History Oh What Memories Part 2 and scroll down.
Londoners Remember books
Parts 1 and 2 were based on interviews with over 80 older people, the oldest being 103. The books cover a wide variety of topics with nostalgic memories.
Part 3 is based on nostalgia from my personal collection gathered over many years. A large variety of ephemera is used.
Part 4 uses a Then and Now approach focused on the changes that have happened in London, Ontario over the years. Fond memories show up here.
Part 5 looks at Obscurities in London, Ontario’s past. Information’s was uncovered that few people know about historically. Whether you are from London or not, you will find it interesting. Some international elements are included.
To learn more about obtaining these books, email f.israels@rogers.com
RELATED BOOKS AVAILABLE
A Garden Of Stories a 1947 grade 2 reader
From Your Grandfather, an u used book that allows a grandfather to provide information to a grand child.
MEMORY CORNER
Email your favourite school memories and excerpts of it might be used here .
I loved my teacher who used to pretend that a character lived behind the blackboard and would often refer to it. DR
I liked school because I had the opportunity to play on a city championship team. We received a lot of praise. FG
This is where you can share your favourite old school memories. Email them to f.israels@rogers com
Fun With Nostalgia 