*COMPLETED* "Old Gerardians Association" Derby

[Tickettyboo]

I have a newspaper report, from the Derby Daily Telegraph, 10th Feb 1937.
Its mainly about the social activities of The Old Gerardians Association, but mentions an engagement for a couple who come within my current research project.

I can't find any info about this association, but believe that it may have been to do with a Derby School.

Could anyone with local knowledge enlighten me?

Thanks

Boo

[Gardener]

It mentions an elementary school on Gerard Street here (22 March 1907 Derby daily Telegraph)


http://www.rootschat.com/links/0zga/

and 3 April 1936 confirms it, kids who went to the school on Gerard Street

[Tickettyboo]

Many thanks Gardener :-)
Not quite sure how I missed that when I was searching the newspapers, we'll put it down to old age I think!

My timing is a bit off with this project, apparently Derby local history library has just closed while its being re-located and won't open again in the new premises till November. Though I suppose that Matlock Record Office may have some details of the school.

I will carry on poking round and compile a list of things to enquire about when it re-opens, Gerrard Street School in now on the list :-)
Derby is way off my usual research area, so my local knowledge is minimal, be warned! I may be back :-)

Thanks again for your help, its really appreciated

Boo

[SmallTownGirl]

If this link works, it should take you to a photo of the school ...

http://www.picturethepast.org.uk/frontend.php?keywords=Ref_No_increment;EQUALS;DCHQ005113&pos=65&action=zoom&id=16096

STG

[Tickettyboo]

Thanks STG
Sorry its taken me a while to get to this.
Yes , thank you! the link works fine and its  great photo :-)

Boo