I can't think of a better way to describe it; 70's childhood was punctuated by the certain knowledge that there were things you could and couldn't get away with - and if you stepped over the line and were caught, justice was summary, and would hurt. It certainly kept things simple - I'd rather have had a sore head, than been grounded or lost the use of my Raleigh Chopper for a period of time, which seems to be the modern, namby-pamby way of disciplining children.

Given what was going in in the world of media and entertainment, and the Catholic Church, in the 1970's, I think I just consider myself lucky to have escaped with clipped ears, a tanned backside and the occasional belt.

And Tom Johnstone features exactly where in this "Ashes to Ashes" sequel ???

Was just thinking the same!

Who called the thread drift police?!

I'm not due to start 'til 4, but I came in early

So, back on track, good this young Johnstone isn't he?

Did he go to Snapey?

Just a last note on Mr Clarke, he only ever hit me once and that was with his bate hand across my backside and even now 35 years on i have never been hit as hard since, couldnt sit down straight for the rest of the day.

No he didn't. thankfully he went to Hogwarts like the rest of us now can we move on

Tom Johnstone would have fitted in very well at Ings Road, big and strong, very quick and athletic, handsome and very intelligent looking a pre requisite for the school, and most importantly would have played with the cream of Wakefield area school's team.

St Thomas a Beckets?

There is so much wrong with that Chis!