Anthony Burgess aka Anthony Wilson
Thanks to Henry Mantel for supplying this interesting snippet regarding one of Xaverian College’s more famous alumni, Anthony Wilson, better …
Old Boy Memories
A collection of memories, stories, and reflections from Xaverian College alumni over the years.
Henry Mantel recalls…
Thanks to Henry Mantell for some very interesting insights into Xavs and in particular Brother Cyril Birtles. As I have …
Alastair Macdonald remembers…
I was always called Angus at Xavs by both pupils and teachers, which was nice for a young Scot new …
Mike Ramsay remembers…
Thanks to Mike Ramsay for sharing his memories from over 60 years ago Remembering Xaverian College Manchester Miss Eaton at Ward Hall My grammar school life began in 1958 at Ward Hall, …
My Xavs Experience – Phil Drinkwater
Thoughts on catholic education in the sixties A working class catholic background pre Xaverian Whilst Xaverian paid an important …
Paris trip – Phil Blinkhorn remembers …
Thanks to Phil Blinkhorn for his amazing memory dredge, the level of detail is stunning. I was on the junior trip …
Paul Richards remembers…
Many thanks to Paul Richards, now residing in Australia for his excellent memories at Xaverian and St Anne’s Prep. If …