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The Society publishes two newsletters a year to keep OMs in touch with developments at the School, and with each other.  OMs are very welcome to...
Posted by Vibs on 26/03/10 16:51
The Old Maidstonian Supper for 2010 took place on Friday March 26th 2010 in the school hall. It was attended by almost one hundred member...
Posted by Simon on 24/03/10 12:55
From Summer 1973 Newsletter Christopher Badoock (1964) has recently been awarded a Ph.D, by the University of London. He hopes to take up a post a...
Posted by Editor on 14/03/10 10:39
Collated and Edited by James Clinch.   A history of Maidstone Grammar School from 1925 to 1941, through the final Report of he...
Posted by Simon on 13/03/10 19:56
The review from the 2 June 2006 edition of the Times Educational Supplement , written by Gerald Haigh:
Posted by Vibs on 13/03/10 19:54
All items can be ordered using the subscriptions and sales return sheet or by email to . Ties & Badges The Society offers for sale two ty...
Posted by Simon on 13/03/10 19:50
The School Song was written in 1908 by Dr H.F. Henniker ARAM., music master, to Latin words written by the then Headmaster, Revd C.G. Duffield, MA (H...
Posted by Simon on 13/03/10 19:47
1884 Rev. S. M. Crosthwaite 1893 G. Hulburd 1894 E. Hills 1895 J. Clifford 1896 ...
Posted by Vibs on 13/03/10 19:40
Where possible the society will post electronic copies of the schools magazine "The Maidstonian". If you have any electronic copies of Maidstonians...
Posted by Vibs on 13/03/10 17:13
We are always open to offers of help from possible Committee members, newsletter contributors, assistance with events, and so on. Please use the cont...
Posted by Vibs on 13/03/10 17:06
You can contact the Society at or by post, or by writing to: Old Maidstonian Society, Maidstone Grammar School, Barton Road, Maidstone, ME15 7B...
Posted by Editor on 13/03/10 17:03
After Ted Clifford's death in 2006, his family decided to institute an annual award to be given by the Old Maidstonian Committee on the Headmaster's ...
Posted by Vibs on 13/03/10 16:59
The First OTC Camp at Worthing in 1907 By Diana & John Caley.   A history of Maidstone Grammar School Com...
Posted by Vibs on 13/03/10 16:50
The Old Maidstonian Society annually awards a tankard, dedicated to the memory of former member of MGS staff Alex Stewart, to the member of the Senio...
Posted by Vibs on 13/03/10 16:46
Philip Langridge - 1958 considered to be one of the leading talents in English opera and oratorio, who died of cancer on Friday 5th March at the ag...
Posted by Editor on 05/03/10 23:30
Peter Mayor passed away on Tuesday 16th February. We understand that the funeral was a private affair and took place on 25th February. Geoffrey ...
Posted by Vibs on 16/02/10 23:30
Arthur Ratcliffe -1924 , uncle of the Society's chairman, Richard Ratcliffe, who left the school in 1929. We have been advised by Richard that his ...
Posted by Vibs on 19/01/10 23:30
Michael Tillett - 1940 , a very distinguished musician and Old Maidstonian, died just before Christmas 2009. The Reverend Michael Shaw, another OM,...
Posted by Vibs on 20/12/09 23:30
We have been advised by James Clinch that James F Clark - 1946 has died recently. We do not have any further information at this stage.
Posted by Vibs on 20/08/09 23:30
We have been advised that Ray Cole passed away on 10th May 2009.
Posted by Vibs on 10/05/09 23:30
We have been contacted by Letitia Mason, daughter: "My mother, Mrs P E Wilmshurst, has asked me to write to you.  She has received an Old Maids...
Posted by Vibs on 13/03/09 23:30
Mrs Dent has contacted us to advise that her husband ( Gordon A Dent ) sadly passed away recently. The funeral will be held on 10th February at 3.30...
Posted by Vibs on 10/02/09 23:30