GM Hall

Gilbert Murray Hall, or simply 'GM', is one of the Halls of Residence at Leicester University, and a happy home to me during the whole of my time there.

Social events at GM were run by a Junior Common Room Committee (JCRC) in return for an annual subscription from all residents. During 1990/91 I was the JCR Treasurer.

The University has some information on Halls of Residence here.

This building was the hub of all social activities, housing the Bar, TV Rooms, Shop, Pool Tables and Video Games including Star Force and Legendary Warrior.

Some of the goings on during 1990/91 are shown here.

This scene shows the bar in 1991, following reconstruction during the winter of 1990/91 when extensive dry rot was discovered in GM House.

It also shows me enjoying a bottle of Diamond White, my favourite tipple at the time!

The Star Force game was a part of the furniture in GM House for at least six or seven years. Incredibly addictive, it was fortunate indeed it only cost 10p a go.

Colloquially known as Sleys this Edwardian House forms the furthest outpost of GM Hall.

Room No.9, at top right in this picture was my home during the first year (October 1988 to June 1989).

This scene shows more typical accommodation. These blocks were built in 1960's and were expected to last five years. They are still standing today! Stapleford is to the left and Somerby stretches away to the right behind the tree.

Room No.28, at top left, was my home for the second and third years (October 1989 to June 1991).

Each year the hall had an official T-shirt. The 1990/91 edition, modelled here by Graham Mills, featured the wording "MARTIN COOK Says: "Geeeee Mmmeerrr" GILBERT MURRAY HALL 1990-91". It is now believed to be a collectors item ;-)

Music

Undoubtedly the greatest single to be released during my time at GM was World in Motion, by England and New Order. Click here for a sample (81K wav file).