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1923 to 1930. Park Road.

Wath Secondary School opened its doors on 17th September 1923.  It was opened by Alderman Talbot (Chairman of the West Riding Higher Education Sub-Committee) and was housed temporarily in Park Road Infants School with Rev A T L Greer as Headteacher and 3 assistant teachers. The school started with 77 children and grew to 520 students within six-years.

  • 1923 Opening Ceremony at Park Road.

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    1923 Opening Ceremony at Park Road.
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  • Wath Secondary School. Girls 1923-4.

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    Wath Secondary School. Girls 1923-4.
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  • Wath Secondary School. Boys 1923-4.

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    Wath Secondary School. Boys 1923-4.
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  • Wath Secondary School. Members of Athens House 1927.

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    Wath Secondary School. Members of Athens House 1927.
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  • Wath Secondary School. Members of Sparta House 1927.

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    Wath Secondary School. Members of Sparta House 1927.
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