Date:1911 - 1917 (c.)
Description:In 1911, the accommodation of the schools being exceeded, it was felt that further extension was imperative; and the largest scheme of all was contemplated, viz: the Concrete Extension in Granville Street, which Scheme was without doubt largely due to the initiative and enterprise of the late Mr H R Birch, the late Mr J W Lea and the Late Mr E K Mason. Shortly after the work was commenced there was the outbreak of the Great War, but in spite of the inevitable difficulties, this huge undertaking was successfully carried through at an expenditure of £11,500, including the site, the gift of Mr J W Lea. The opening ceremony was performed by the Bishop, Dr Russell Wakefield in July 1917; and it was a disappointment to all concerned that neither Mr H R Birch nor Mr E K Mason (both of whom had looked forward to this as the crowning effort of their lives) were destined to be present on this occasion. Mr E K Mason was prevented from attending due to ill health, and Mr H R Birch had died suddenly whilst the building was in progress (1915). As a tribute of esteem to this great Headmaster, it was unanimously agreed that this extension should be dedicated to his memory, and over the Main Entrance will be found a bronze plate bearing the following inscription: 1917 To the memory of Harry Robert Birch Appointed Headmaster 1890 Removed by death, 1915 This Extension, very largely due to his devoted and widely recognised service, is dedicated.
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