The Book Launch Event
We were delighted to welcome nearly 200 guests to our book launch event and join us in celebrating 425 years of Aylesbury Grammar School.
It was lovely to see so many friends of the School and amazing to see OA Ivor Cornish in attendance, who featured in the photo on the front cover of the Book and also OA David Wixon who was at School for the 350th Anniversary in 1948, returned for the 400th Anniversary in 1998 and again last Friday.
The event began with a warm welcome from our Headmaster, followed by some fantastic insight and outtakes by our esteemed local author, Dr. Joel Burden, following his extensive research for the book. An interview session with our passionate Old Aylesburians hosted by our former Head of German and AGS Foundation Trustee, Jackie Brooker, held the room. The interviews were filled with memories and experiences that were both respectful and hilarious (in equal measure). Guests were treated to some brilliant one-liners including one from OA Rob Sloan (Ridley ’97) reflecting how his fellow students felt about Jackie Brooker when he was at School, and Tom Burton (Denson ’08) shared how he now knows the difference between a toilet and a bidet, courtesy of OA Richard O’Driscoll (Paterson ’93).
It was truly an evening to remember as we celebrated our amazing School and reflected on its rich history. We hope that everyone who attended had a great time and made some unforgettable memories!
