Paul Williams (M 48-58)

Ivor Nicholas (SH 44-48) writes:

“The death of Paul Williams at 92 saddens me; yet at the same time vividly recalls happy memories of a wonderful teacher at St Bees only a few years older than myself. Aged 17 in 1948 Paul (then ‘Sir’) successfully polished up my English language and literature for school certificate and encouraged my piano playing enough for me to take the piano solo cup at Workington Musical Festival, and the School House music trophy. Piano playing was then an almost unheard of talent at St Bees, then a reputed stronghold for public school rugby. Possibly his first teaching job, Paul regarded St Bees, much to my dismay, as ‘a minor public school’. I’m happy to note he stayed there ten years! I feel sure he always wore a tie - each one with colours of rainbow shades!”

 

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