"Mr John"

John Broome, known to us as Mr John, taught Geography. He was the son of the headmaster and used to flick pieces of chalk at us if he found our attention wandering. This article (from Cheshire Life, Vol. 59(5), May 1993) mentions Somerville amongst some of his better-known enterprises.

Memories of schooldays at Somerville

This article was published in the Wirral Journal. Regret that despite the help of the editor I have been unable to find the publication date nor contact the author. I'll be happy to make all acknowledgements if anyone can provide me with contact details.