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Category: 1950s

OH Stories about Haileybury and Old Haileyburians during the 1950s

1950s…

Peter Close (C 57, Former staff 65-69)

3 Apr 2025
We are very sad to advise the passing of Peter Close who passed away on 16th February 2025 aged 81. As a pupil at Haileybury Peter was a Prefect and…
1950s…

Robert Peter FICHTER (BF 56)

7 Jan 20253 Feb 2025
Robert Peter FICHTER (BF 56) Kate Fitcher, Robert's daughter has written to say that Robert died peacefully at 86 at his home at the Chestnut Park Assisted Living Residence in…
1950s…

Major General Reverend Richard Morgan Llewellyn CB, OBE, OStJ, DL (H 51)

23 Dec 20243 Feb 2025
We are very sad to share the news that Morgan Llewellyn (H 51) passed away peacefully on 12th December 2024, aged 88 after a short battle with Cancer. He served…
1950s…

Colonel Martin Romilly OBE (Th 57)

23 Dec 20243 Feb 2025
We are very sad to report the death of Colonel Martin Romilly OBE (Th 57), who passed away on 6th December 2024 aged 81, after a battle against Cancer. At…
1950s…

Robert (Bob) Eastwood (Th 57)

9 Dec 20243 Feb 2025
We are very sad to announce the death of Robert (Bob) Eastwood (Th 57) aged 80. At Haileybury Bob was a prefect and played rugby in the XV in 1960,…
1950s…

Donald Hurndall Smith (Former staff 1957-93, HM Edmonstone, Head of Classics)

26 Jun 2024
We share the sad news that Donald passed away peacefully at home on the morning of 21st June 2024, surrounded by family.The funeral was held in St Andrew's Church, Sedburgh on 1st July 2024' Donations in Donald's name…
1950s…

Colin Oliver-Redgate (K 54)

25 Jun 2024
We are very sad to share news of the death of Colin Oliver-Redgate (K 54) in June. Colin was a loyal Haileyburian who was especially proud of his association with…
1940s…

Annual London Lunch – Our Best Turnout Yet!

14 May 202414 May 2024
On 23rd April 2024 112 OHs, Honorary members and guests gathered for the Society’s Annual London Lunch at the RAF Club in London’s Piccadilly. After a welcome glass of fizz…
1950s…

Colonel Martin Romilly, OBE (Th 56)- Another OH First!

14 May 202414 May 2024
SCIENTIFIC EXPLORATION SOCIETY APPOINTS AN OLD HAILEYBURIANCOLONEL MARTIN ROMILLY OBE: Formerly of the Royal Anglian Regiment, Martin was a founder member of Scientific Exploration Society (SES) in 1969. He had been…
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Patrick St Leger (C 54) – Wins final squash match

14 May 202414 May 2024
At 82 years young, OH Patrick St Leger is on his way into the Guinness Book of Records as the oldest person still playing competitive Squash. Patrick had played at…
1950s…

John Gau, CBE (K 54)- Eminent TV producer who documented Northern Ireland’s Troubles

2 Apr 202415 Apr 2024
The Haileybury Society is saddened to learn of the death of John Glen Mackay Gau, CBE (K 54) who has died on 3rd March 2024, aged 83. At Haileybury John…
1950s…

Michael Parrish, RD, JP (Ha 51) – Businessman and community servant

19 Feb 2024
The Haileybury Society is saddened to learn of the death of Michael Richard Parrish, RD, JP (Ha 51) who has died on 27th September 2023, aged 85. Michael was a…
1950s…

Colin Oliver-Redgate (K 54) elected to serve Arun ward on Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

13 Feb 202420 Feb 2024
Retired precious metals commodities trader Colin Oliver-Redgate (K 54) has been elected to represent Arun ward on the Council of Governors of the Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust. Colin has…
1940s…

Robert McGuire (M 48) – widely travelled army man who later worked in management

20 Dec 20232 Jan 2024
The Haileybury Society is saddened to learn of the death of Robert Benjamin McGuire (M 48) who has died on 20th November 2023, aged 89. After Haileybury he was called…
1940s…

Join us for the Haileybury Society Annual London Lunch

14 Dec 202319 Dec 2023
The President of The Haileybury Society, Lizzie Graham (K76 & Alb) warmly invites senior members to The Haileybury Society Annual London Lunch on Tuesday 23rd April 2024. Details The Seniors' London Lunch takes place from 1pm-4pm on Tuesday…
1950s…

Major Richard Naesmyth of Posso (E 52)

16 Nov 202329 Nov 2023
The Haileybury Society is saddened to learn of the death of Major Richard William Naesmyth of Posso (E 52), who has died on 7th November 2023, aged 84. Known to…
1950s…

OHRFC friends celebrate rugby, companionship and coincidences

3 Nov 20234 Jan 2024
We were delighted to hear once more from Tony Harper (K 60) who has written to us about his regular get-together with fellow OHs at the OHRFC old players' lunch.…
1950s…

Haileybury Society Edinburgh Reunion a Great Success!

18 Oct 202315 Feb 2024
Members of The Haileybury Society from Scotland and Northern England enjoyed a wonderful OH reunion at the Hotel du Vin in Edinburgh on Friday 6th October. The evening began with…
1930s…

Haileybury Society Winged Heart Gin launched

3 Oct 20235 Oct 2023
The Haileybury Society is delighted to announce the launch of its new 'Haileybury Strength' London Gin. Specially produced for us by OH James Fedorowicz (BF 91) and his wife Alison, who run…
1940s…

Sir Michael Bonallack, OBE (C 48) – Britain’s greatest post-war amateur golfer and hugely influential administrator

2 Oct 20235 Oct 2023
The Haileybury Society is saddened to learn of the death of Sir Michael Francis Bonallack (C 48), who has died on 27th September 2023, aged 88. Early promise Michael revealed…
1950s…

John Yearley (Tr 56) – Child safety expert who set up charity in Nepal

14 Aug 202314 Aug 2023
The Haileybury Society is saddened to learn of the death of John Albert Yearley (Tr 56) who has died on on 10th August 2023, aged 80. John epitomised the Haileybury ethos…
1940s…

South Midlands Lunch a great success!

26 Jun 202311 Jul 2023
On a gloriously sunny Sunday ten Society members and partners met up at Corse Lawn House near Gloucester for the annual South Midlands Reunion. We were delighted to try another…
1940s…

London Lunch celebrates a special year for Haileybury and its alumni

3 May 202317 Oct 2023
Senior Members of The Haileybury Society enjoyed a wonderful reunion at this year's Annual London Lunch on 26th April, held once again at the RAF Club on Piccadilly. A spirit of community…
1950s…

Martin Romilly (Th 56) enjoys special 80th birthday at Leicester’s Welford Road

12 Apr 2023
The Haileybury Society was delighted to hear recently about the 80th birthday celebrations of Colonel Martin Romilly, OBE (Th 56) which were held at Welford Road, home of the Leicester…
1950s…

Film Distribution: Bardot Films

23 Mar 202330 Mar 2023
Nigel Wooll (E 55) runs Bardot Films Ltd, which has been involved in many feature films over the years including Miss Potter, Willow, Reds and White Squall. Services Bardot Films specialises in…
1950s…

Jewellery: Argent of London

23 Mar 202330 Mar 2023
Michael Goodrich (Th 55) runs Argent of London, a jewellery business offering a wide range of items including some delightful bespoke items for loved ones on special occasions.  Services Established in 1996,…
1950s…

Charity Work – John Yearley (Tr 56) improving life and education in Nepal

9 Mar 20239 Mar 2023
OH John Yearley (Tr 56) (below) runs The Yearley Trust, which exists to improve life and education opportunities in Nepal. Here he gives us an update on his work in the country -…
1950s…

Michael Meacock (M 51) – Lloyds Underwriter

3 Mar 20235 Jun 2023
The Haileybury Society is saddened to learn of the death of Michael John Meacock (M 51) who has died on on 19th February 2023, aged 85. Michael was well known in the…
1940s…

Event – 21st March! Haileybury Concert in memory of Michael Freegard (BF 47)

20 Feb 202311 Jul 2023
Above: Michael Freegard (BF 47) will be remembered at a special fundraising event for the Haileybury Chamber Choir tour of Malaysia and Australia The Spring Concert at Haileybury is always…
1950s…

Missing Batten OH emerges as oldest member of Nepalese House of Representatives

2 Feb 20237 Feb 2023
Above: Pashupati Shumsher Rana - still going strong in Nepalese politics aged 81 We were interested to hear recently from John Yearley (Tr 56) about Pashupati Shumsher Rana (B 56)…

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