Nicholas Charlesworth (F58), who writes: The Franklin Rhythm Boys, performing in about 1957 in Robin Noscoe's Rolls Royce. (We appear to have recruited Bruce Donald from Wimborne House.)From left to right: A P Rapson (F 58), F E J Willoughby (F57), E H G Thomas (F57), P Marson (F57), R N R Charlesworth (F58), B H Donald (W58). Photo by R G R Dodson-Wells (F57)

Nicholas Charlesworth (F58), who writes: The Franklin Rhythm Boys, performing in about 1957 in Robin Noscoe's Rolls Royce. (We appear to have recruited Bruce Donald from Wimborne House.)From left to right: A P Rapson (F 58), F E J Willoughby (F57), E H G Thomas (F57), P Marson (F57), R N R Charlesworth (F58), B H Donald (W58). Photo by R G R Dodson-Wells (F57)

From Canfordian (Spring 1958) Also a copy in CB02-402

Donated by Nick CharlesworthPlease find attached a section of the Franklin Rhythm Boys, pictured at practice in the old Music School c.1957. On trumpet are Richard Dodson-Wells and Paul (æMickeyÆ) Marson, on clarinet are Hugh Thomas and Francis Willoughby, while yours truly tickles the ivories. The Director of Music, Mr. Anthony Brown, left the building in some distress! The photographer is unknown.

Nicholas Charlesworth (F58), who writes: The Franklin Rhythm Boys, performing in about 1957 in Robin Noscoe's Rolls Royce. (We appear to have recruited Bruce Donald from Wimborne House.)From left to right: A P Rapson (F 58), F E J Willoughby (F57), E H G Thomas (F57), P Marson (F57), R N R Charlesworth (F58), B H Donald (W58). Photo by R G R Dodson-Wells (F57)

'Franklin House Entertainment' Physical House programmes stored with school production programmes

Pupils performing in the Great Hall

Pupils performing in the Great Hall

Pupils performing in the Great Hall

Tables laid in the Great Hall