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 …
It is now 2026, I have just realized I started this blog way back in 2016, it's the ten year anniversary. I am ten years older, the readers are ten years older and for all I know, may be falling by the wayside. As I left Xavs in 1965 at the age of sixteen and am now 77 going on 78, I am wondering - how long will it be sensible to keep this going?
Do you remember your old school days? Did YOU go to Xaverian College before it turned into a co-ed sixth form college? If so, please drop me a line and we will include any memories in this blog. The opinions expressed in this site are purely personal and hopefully, light-hearted. If you would prefer your contribution to remain anonymous, please let me know and I will include it without your name and this will then remain confidential. Send your memories to: Xavs email
What was going on next door to Ward Hall?
One sunny afternoon during lunch break there was a ripple of activity round the toilets on the top floor in …
Mr Newton P.E. Teacher
Mr Newton took us for Physical Education. I suppose he was in his mid forties although I have often been …
Mr Connolly gets his revenge part I
Because I was having doubts about many of the beliefs of the catholic church, I thought seriously about questions I …
Brother Cyril – saw me coming!
I remember at the Prep School Brother Cyril set us a maths homework and told us that he was going …
School Trip to Paris – 1962
It was decided that a ten day trip to Paris would be a wonderful opportunity to help with our grasp …
School Reports
Maybe someone still has one or more of their Xaverian school reports or even their children who find one in …
Phillip Glennon
Phillip Glennon remembered Message from Hannah Hodgson regarding her father, Phillip Glennon. If anyone remembers him, please email me at …
St Anne’s Preparatory School
St Anne’s Prep was the junior feeder school for Xaverian College Manchester. It was privately funded – I seem to …
Peter Burrows
Pete Burrows took me for physics and maths in Lower Five Three. He was a great guy, an all round …