SCHOOL PROMS

 
Capron House, Midhurst with Black Tie and stretched limo
School Prom Barnes LimoSchool Prom Barnes Stretched Limo
CAPRON HOUSE, NORTH ST MIDHURST Formerly Midhurst Grammar School, now the HQ for The South Downs National Park, seen here with Brendon Davies in Black Tie and in the middle distance a Barnes stretched limo.
Pictures below supplied courtesy of Barnes Limos who provide wedding cars and transport for School Proms.
SPREAD EAGLE ANNEXE AN OBSTACLE TO STRETCH LIMOS. Stretch limos heading for the Spread Eagle in Midhurst find the Old Town too small to negotiate the streets with ease, many getting lost because of satnav and postcode deficiencies.
 

HISTORY & DEVELOPMENT OF THE SCHOOL PROM IN THE UK
 "Since the turn of the century we have been invaded by a new ‘rage’ – a direct import from the States – the School Prom, an end of year celebration for school leavers. It’s been around in Cambridge and elsewhere for 15 years but only come into its own recently.

"The (Labour) Government has encouraged the US approach to end-of-school parties, believing that formal ceremonies will help to motivate students across the ability range”

Prom KiltSchool Prom Kilt picture left courtesy of Colquoun. Willoughby, Hull, Aug 7th 2008

"Interestingly, school authorities have generally required or encouraged classic black tie for the boys rather than the less formal modern American tux with its almost limitless variation. Menswear retailers, of course, would love a free-for-all in sartorial fashion. It’s big business now. And the kids want to show off. But there is absolutely no doubt that the girls look best against a backdrop of classic black tie – the girls, of course, enjoying sartorial freedom with the most beautiful, gorgeous long dresses ever created for teens. Known in the jargon as Prom Dresses". - Frasers UK Black Tie Guide.
Read this:- How the high school prom, imported from the US, has overtaken the end-of-term disco by Wyllie, The Scotsman 30th May 2010

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