Howard moved to Darlington County Durham around the age of six.
When Howard moved to Darlington County Durham around the age of six, he started school at Reid Street Infantsand then moved to the Arthur Pease infant School and his final school years were spent at Gladstone Street School.
Being dyslexic, he did not fare well at school and according to his school report, he was absent for most of his four years between fifty and seventy days each year. photos of school reports and other photos relating to this period.
Ironically, Howard’s lack of education did not hinder his ability to succeed in life. He has worked hard and his understanding of using software in many aspects of his work has greatly increased his skill base. For most of his life, he has been able to earn significant sums of money. It’s worth noting that he was earning twice as much as his teachers were from the age of sixteen when he had his first job as a professional musician.
The following photos are taken from Howard’s Gladstone Street School report.
However, he did achieve good reports for both music and football and sports in general.
His final report made by his Headmaster was almost prophetic in certain aspects with regards to Howard’s character and prospects. (See photo of school report).
Howard’s ambitions were to either be a professional footballer or a professional musician and what followed in just a few months after leaving school at the age of fifteen, literally set the stage for the rest of his life.
Howard’s good school report – 1961
- Howard Conder life stories starting from Birth
- Howard Conder School Days
- How Howard Conder got involved in music
- Howard Conder Vs Barron Knights – 1963
- Howard Conder heads for the bright lights of London meeting Rod Stewart and Joe Meek
- Joe Brown, surely this is a miracle?
- Howard Conder becomes more interested in producing records than playing the drums
- How did Howard Conder get to work for NEMS the Beatles management company?
- Reflections of Charles Brown – by Howard Conder
- Howard Conder’s first marriage fails
- Howard does business with Decca Records for the Moody Blues Recordings
- 1975 – The next big event in the lives of Howard Conder and his first wife Annette
- How Howard Conder Met Johnny Nash and Bob Marley
- Howard Conder’s first London meeting with David Bowie and other musical Legends at GiaConda
- A New Life for Howard and Lesley, a new start living in America.
- Howard Conder called to Romania 1989 after the death of Nicolae Ceaușescu
- After Romania, The Conder family return to the UK having lived and worked in America
- The Conders are finally approved to adopt baby Rebecca.
- Howard Conder Goes to Prison!
- The Conders attend Cornerstone Church in Esher
- From Tragedy to Triumph: Howard Conder’s Journey of Divine Intervention and Hope
- Faith, Fate, and Foster Care: The Conder’s Extraordinary Journey
- First showing of some of the Life Stories Romania segments on Late Show with Howard & Lesley Conder
