A NEW website has unearthed hundreds of incredible school photos that will bring memories flooding back for former Colchester students.
The newly-digitised collection was taken at the Gilberd School by long-serving teacher Eddie Ross.
Former student Jonathan Moran has now uploaded them to a website and ex-pupils and teachers can reminisce and feast on more than 300 images, from the mid-1960s until the late 1980s.
Mr Ross taught modern languages at the school from 1966 until 1985.
Until recently, he continued to work at the Gilberd’s former North Hill site for the Colchester Sixth Form College.
He said: “They were happy years and I feel lucky and privileged to have met so many wonderful people there – pupils and teachers.
“I always felt the activities outside the classroom were very valuable, enabling teachers to get to know pupils better in a relaxed environment.
“These pictures of trips abroad and at home have brought back many happy memories for me and will, I hope, do the same for former pupils.
“I’m most grateful to Jonathan for all the work he’s put in. Without his initiative, this would not have happened.”
Visitors to the site can view all of Mr Ross’ photos in high quality and also download a free copy of his book, ‘The Gilberd North Hill’.
Mr Moran said: “We hope visitors share details about the site on social media, so we can reach as many former students and teachers as possible.”
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