Finally got into the Crystal Palace site (thanks!) and there are some shocking accounts of violence by Brother James. One account cites him as Brother James Ryan history teacher. I’m assuming that the other accounts also relate to James Ryan, although that will need confirming.
There’s also the photo below. Marked with an arrow.The text says it’s Brother James, but once again I want to be sure it’s Brother James Ryan.
It certainly looks like him to myself and another St J’s Ipswich survivor. But we were in the 60s and this photo is in the 70s. He’s changed his glasses, I think, and his hair is longer, understandable in the 70s. The hairstyle is pretty much the same, though. I’d say it was him.
Anyone who is positive it’s Ryan, do let me know – just to be 100 per cent on this and do due diligence.
Pat Mills 
That is the Bro James I knew from 56 at Oakhill and 58 at Birkfield
Thanks Paul
Hello Pat
That is certainly a picture of Br James Ryan. No doubt. I recognise the other brothers too – at Beulah Hill, if you want that information.
Kindest regards
John
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Thanks so much, John. That really helps!