Old girls are VIP visitors at grammar
HULME Hall Grammar School opened its doors to 25 women who had attended Stockport High School in Davenport during the mid20th century.
Many of the ‘old girls’ had not been back since the 1950s and were eager to see how the school had changed over the years, catch-up with old friends and reminisce about their school days.
The building, which sits within a conservation area of Stockport, had been vacant for a couple of years before September 2017, when Hulme Hall Grammar moved in.
Built in 1909 by Londonbased architects Spalding and Spalding, the site was created to house the girls’ school and formally opened in October 1910.
Current headteacher Rachael Allen said: “The building has been home to various schools since it was built and we are so lucky to have been given the opportunity to bring the corridors alive again and restore the Edwardian school to its original splendour.”
Current pupils took the visitors on a tour of the building and were regaled with stories of detentions, lessons and friendships.
Former pupil Susan Wyatt said: “It was very interesting to see how various rooms had changed their use.
“I campaigned hard with the authorities to ensure the beautiful buildings didn’t fall into disrepair and I am delighted, as I’m sure we all are, to see them being looked after so well.”
The building reflects the era in which Hulme Hall was established, back in 1928 and old girl Margaret Heaton said: “The atmosphere within the school of warmth and friendliness has remained since the 1950s.”