While attending the First Ruskin Reunion on 5th September 2009, Paul Graham (JRGS 1959-66) took an opportunity to revisit the colour photos taken in 1991 by Cliff Cummins (JRGS 1956-62) shortly before demolition of the Upper Shirley Road school location.

   These Then & Now images show some of the former school buildings that were replaced by the new housing development within Postmill Close.
   "Most of the general views of the school are now completely built over by the houses," Paul says, "and they are fairly closely packed with private fenced gardens etc. Without getting arrested, the only ones for which I could stand roughly in the same position as Cliff in 1991 are those involving The Mill, as shown here."
   Click on any thumbnail to view a larger version. More of Cliff Cummins' 1991 images can be found here.

1991 - The Mill and Gymnasium (right) - 2009

1991 - Main buildings and Biology Science Block (left) - 2009

1991 - School Gymnasium (right) and Woodwork Building - 2009