Last week, we had the privilege of meeting John Lyne, aged 98, believed to be the oldest surviving former pupil of Bec School.
John began his journey at Bec on 1 September 1939 — the very day war was declared. Hearing his memories of school life during such a significant moment in history was truly fascinating.
As the Bec boys celebrate their centenary year, it felt especially meaningful to listen to someone who was there so close to the beginning of the school’s story. Bec School stood on Beechcroft Road, Tooting Bec, from 1926 before eventually becoming part of the rich history that lives on today through Ernest Bevin Academy.
Moments like these remind us how important it is to preserve and celebrate the stories, traditions, and community spirit that connect generations of students across the decades.
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