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This is a picture of the first football formed at Goldings 1922. The team was made up of Staff and Senior boys,
two Staff members were still there when I was there in 1965!
They were Mr H de’Boeck who came from Stepney to teach Metal Work like his Father did at Stepney. 5th from
the left who later lost his hand playing in goal for Goldings. 3rd from the left was back row Mr J. Maslin,
The School Bursar who also controlled pocket money for the boys. Mr Maslin was also a very interesting Staff
Member who was also a Dr Barnardo boy from Stepney who marched up the North Road with the Band to take
the boys into Goldings for the first time, and later married at Goldings the Bandmasters daughter Miss Merchant
The Governor ,front row centre, the boys wearing the caps are ones who won their School Colours. Note the
Different colours socks and shorts. The captain is 2nd from the back row, Sgt- Major E. Palmer. This photo was
Taken to the left of the front door. They played in the 1st division, Hertford and District League