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12 Mr. Tony Thacker (2019)

14th June 2023

Sad to report the passing of Mr. Tony Thacker. Tony taught maths at the school between 1972 and 1982. He was Head of Maths at the time of his departure. He moved to Haberdashers Girls where he was head of Maths and Computer Studies from 1982 until his retirement in 2001.

Mr Hawley writes on Facebook that he last played Bridge with Tony several months ago, and he believes Tony was 86.

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Tony was one of several fine teachers who left St. Nicholas for Haberdashers Girls. The Haberdashers archivist / web administrator have very kindly granted access to Tony's obituary. It can be found HERE and will open in a new window.

Alan Postlethwaite (1967-74) writes:

Sad indeed that Mr Thacker has passed away. He was a terrific teacher. Blessed with a very small class size for applied maths, he could explain the most complex stuff with just a few crisp, carefully chosen words. So articulate.

I remember his introductory words in our first lesson in the lower sixth: "Good morning. I'm Mr Thacker..... and that's how I like it pronounced!"

Alan adds: "I never had cause to pronounce his name otherwise. Such a nice demeanour."