Mr Max Morris
1913 - 2008

Willesden High, Brent, 1967 - 1978
Chamberlayne Wood, Brent, 1962 - 1967

Tribute submitted by: John Bills

My earliest memory of Max was as a fearless orator at NUT Conference in the early 1970s. I was present when he became President in 1973. Max was often controversial, always getting a reaction to his strongly held convictions. He led the campaign for comprehensive education and persuaded the Union to adopt a more militant stance on pay, saying teachers must stop living in “genteel poverty”.

Max retired from Willesden High School in 1978 but remained an activist in the Union, the Socialist Educational Association and was a Haringey councillor from 1984-86. He continued to attend NUT Annual Conference, taking a great interest in the issues of the day. He was in Manchester this year. From his seat in the front row he would comment on speakers, always praising young delegates who spoke well.

I have happy memories of his 90th birthday celebration in Hamilton House.