Home Archived End of an era Back End of an era 21st November 1997, 12:00am Share End of an era https://www.tes.com/magazine/archive/end-era Copy Link Bill Smith, the longest serving education chairman, is stepping down in Shetland after 22 years. You’ve reached your limit of free articles this month Register for free to read more You can read two more articles on Tes for free this month if you register using the button below. Alternatively, you can subscribe for just £1 per month for the next three months and get: Unlimited access to all Tes magazine content Exclusive subscriber-only articles Email newsletters Subscribe now Register Already registered? Log in You’ve reached your limit of free articles this month Subscribe to read more You can subscribe for just £1 per month for the next three months and get: Unlimited access to all Tes magazine content Exclusive subscriber-only articles Email newsletters Subscribe now