HE was a gentleman who loved to make people laugh - this is the moving tribute paid to Jim Hammond, former York teacher and stalwart of the city s amateur dramatic scene. Jim, who has died aged 88, was a former teacher at Shipton Street and Kingsway Junior School in York and a member of the Rowntree Players for 40 years. A veteran of Korea, Jim had also been the narrator at the York Festival of Remembrance for several years, held at the Barbican. He also played Noah in The Mystery Plays of 1973.
Jim played Noah in The Mystery Plays in 1973 He leaves a widow Jean and daughter Sally and son Martin. Following his death on February 8, his funeral will take place on March 11, with donations to the British Heart Foundation or Heworth Church.