Dynevor School, Swansea
Dynevor School was a secondary school in Swansea, Wales. It was closed in 2002. The school's premises have been re-developed and are now used by the Swansea Metropolitan University (SIHE).
History
The school opened in 1883 and moved to Dynevor Place in 1894 where it could accommodate 500 pupils. In 1907 it became Swansea Municipal Secondary School. In 1930 it changed its name to Dynevor School and from 1942 it was known as Dynevor Secondary Grammar School. In September 1971 it became a comprehensive school which amalgamated with Llwyn-y-Bryn Girls' School in 1978. [1]
Notable alumni
- Spencer Davis
- Nigel Evans, Conservative MP
- Kev Johns
- Julian Lewis, Conservative MP
- David Mercer, (1960-1967),[2] sports commentator
- Anthony Edward Pierce, Bishop of Swansea and Brecon from 1998 until 2008
- Mal Pope, musician and composer
- Sir Harry Secombe, comedian and entertainer
- Douglas Simons, local architect of schools and hospitals
- Christopher Rees, eminent city lawyer specialising in technology law; former chair of the International Bar Association
- Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury
References
- ^ Dynevor School History at Dynevor Revisited. Retrieved 29 December 2014
- ^ "David Mercer, sports commentator". www.DynevorRevisited.org.uk. Retrieved 5 July 2014.