I enjoyed reading this….brought back memories similar to my own. I studied foundation at the school from I think 73-74 just before the school moved to the Tadcaster Road. I remember well Mr Donn’s ever open door at the top of the stairs and his still unfinished portrait of his wife ( with collapsing classical columns in the background) who taught us technical perspective. I was interviewed by Mr Donn who’s appearance was exactly as you describe it…he asked me if i was only there for the girls….but then was very encouraging when looking at the drawings I had brought with me. I remember well his teaching life drawing in one of the big upstairs studios and the public ‘crits’ where everyone had to pin their work on one wall while he commented on them while pointing to each one with a stick ! The tutors that taught me were Reg, Bruce Russell and Martin Sheehan amongst others. I also remember fondly the old guy who used to make tea for us in a giant metal teapot just inside the front door….and of course the camaraderie, the parties in King’s Manor cellars and the nearby pubs….happy days indeed ! I would be happy to hear from others that have similar reminiscences….I have many more….