David Bush

David was born in 1948 in Slough, Berkshire. After spending over two years in hospital and one year at home with a tutor, David was sent to a residential special school at the age of eight. He remained there until he was sixteen, when he attended a mainstream college.

Us and Them

Here David describes the challenge of getting away with things.

Fire Escapes

Here David recalls how boys would meet girls at night.

No Goodbye

Here David talks about the sadness he felt in not getting to say goodbye to his parents.

Bookends

Here David describes the focus on Woodwork in his school.

‘Crippled’ Ships

Here David recalls a military culture within his school.

Broken Windows

Here David describes a lack of repair in the school.

No Talking

Here David describes the school dining room and the ‘no talking’ rule.