Memories of Taibach Community Education Centre

Garfield Griffiths

Garfield Griffiths was born in 1948, grew up in Taibach and attended Eastern School. Although disappointed about not passing his 11-plus, he realised how valuable his time at Eastern was.  He went on to a successful career as a nurse and university lecturer.

Listen to Garfield talking about the benefits of attending a secondary modern and the quality of the teaching at Eastern School.