1960s… The importance of the Old School Tie – a story of two friends and a crowded platform in India 17 Aug 202018 Dec 2023 Lieutenant Colonel Malcolm McVittie (E 60) recalls a meeting in Dehli in 1978 when an OH tie helped two old OHs identify each other on a crowded platform in the Indian…
1940s… Clement Coldwells – the OH who shot down eight kamikazi aircraft in WW2. 11 Aug 202018 Dec 2023 As the 75th anniversary of VJ-Day is remembered on 15th August 2020, Lizzie Graham (K 76 & Alb) tells us about her father, Clement Coldwells, who fought in the Far…
2000s… Marine: Lightship Learning 10 Aug 202023 Aug 2023 James Chalk (Tr 05) has launched Lighthouse Learning, a small business to support British seafarers taking the MCA commercial exams. Services James has identified that two of the most important topics…
1970s… Simon Kverndal, QC (B 71) – popular barrister who strived hard for others 23 Jul 202017 Jan 2024 The Haileybury Society is saddened to learn of the death of Simon Richard Kverndal, QC (B 71) who has died aged 62 on Sunday 14th June 2020. Head of House, Deputy…
1940s… John Hex (Tr 44) – MD and consultant with love of sport 20 Jul 20209 Jan 2024 The Haileybury Society is saddened to learn of the death of John Robert Hex (Tr 44) who has died on 19th July 2020, aged 89. (Above: John in happier times,…
1940s… Arthur Pont (C 44) – civil engineer who later became a CofE Minister 20 Jul 202023 Jan 2024 The Haileybury Society is saddened to learn of the death of Arthur Michael Stalkartt Pont (C 44), who has died on 30th March 2020, aged 89. Arthur boxed for Haileybury…
1910s… Haileybury Roll of Honour – Lt. F.W.A. Buckell (B.1889) 24 Jun 202020 Dec 2023 Francis William Ashton Buckell (B.1889.2) was born on 20 May 1875 in Chichester, Sussex. He was the son of Dr. Leonard Buckell and Mary Augusta Duke, formerly Ashton. He had an…
1940s… Desmond Dauban (BF 46) – Indian-born international marketer 23 Jun 202016 Jan 2024 The Haileybury Society is saddened to learn of the death earlier this year of Desmond Charles Dauban (BF 46), who has died aged 87 on 14th January 2020 Desmond was…
1940s… The 1940s remembered at Haileybury 23 Jun 202012 Dec 2023 We were delighted to hear from Nick Coates (L 48) recently about his time spent at Haileybury at the tail-end of the 1940s. It's a world away from the current…
1960s… A right royal occasion – the day the Queen came to Haileybury 22 Jun 202011 Dec 2023 In 1962, HM Queen Elizabeth II visited Haileybury on the occasion of its centenary; alongside Prince Philip, she toured the College and also took an inspection of its Navy and…
1910s… Haileybury Roll of Honour: Captain Barry Hartwell (B 1894) 19 Jun 202020 Dec 2023 Captain Barry Hartwell (B 1894.3) who served in the 2nd Battalion., 8th Gurkha Rifles, was killed at the battle of La Bassée on 30th October 1914. Above: Barry with some of his regiment,…
1890s… Haileybury Roll of Honour: Captain Barry Hartwell (B 1894) 19 Jun 20203 Jan 2024 Captain Barry Hartwell (B 1894.3) who served in the 2nd Battalion., 8th Gurkha Rifles, was killed at the battle of La Bassée on 30th October 1914. (Above: Barry with some his regiment, possibly…
1940s… Haileybury Roll of Honour: Major Hubert Bourne (L 1916) 4 Jun 202020 Dec 2023 Major Hubert Johnstone - Hu - Bourne (L 1916) served in the Royal Engineers in India and was present at the defence of Singapore in 1941, where he died undertaking…
1920s… Haileybury Roll of Honour: Lt. Denys Wright, RN (Tr 26) 3 Jun 20208 Jan 2024 Lieutenant (E) Geoffrey Michael - Denys - Wright, RN, MBE, DSC, (Tr 26) fought in the submarine service in WW2 and died serving on HMS Triumph in the Mediterranean in January…
1930s… Dr Herbert Burchnall, OBE (E 33) – acclaimed university registrar 29 May 202029 Jan 2024 The Haileybury Society is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Emeritus Professor Dr Herbert Henry Burchnall, OBE (E 33), (Hon LLD 1984), who has died at the age…
1890s… Haileybury Roll of Honour: Captain F H Barton (M 1894) 26 May 20204 Jan 2024 Chris Darnell (M 65) has been in touch about a story concerning another former Melvill pupil, Captain Francis Hewson Barton (M 1894), whose medals recently came up for auction in…
1960s… Bruce Curran (C 62) – international financial adviser turned writer 19 May 202023 Jan 2024 The Haileybury Society is saddened to learn of the death in the Philippines of Bruce Malcolm Curran (C 62) who has died on 17th April 2020, aged 71. Economics and…
1980s… Shooting Stars – When Haileybury won at Bisley 18 May 202013 Sep 2023 While attending to some household chores recently, Giles Haley (Th 86) came across an envelope of photographs which brought memories flooding back of a grand day at Bisley back in…
1980s… Simon Ellison (E 87) – Pharmaceuticals specialist in cell and gene therapy 15 May 202029 Jan 2024 The Haileybury Society is saddened to learn of the death of Simon Hume Ellison (E 87) who has died of cancer on 7th April 2020 at the age of 46. After…
1950s… Christopher Emms (E 51) – Chartered surveyor with love of rugby 12 May 202029 Jan 2024 The Haileybury Society is saddened to learn of the death of ardent England rugby fan and Edmonstonian Christopher Edward Emms (E 51) who has died aged 83 on 1st May 2020.…
1980s… Home & Garden: Metal Machine 8 May 202023 Aug 2023 Jim Ballard (Th 87) runs Metal Machine, providing discerning customers with bespoke metal furniture and fittings for the home and for the garden. Services Metal Machine is about bespoke creations.…
1940s… Sir Stirling Moss, OBE (L 43) – internationally renowned racing driver 12 Apr 202011 Apr 2024 The Haileybury Society is saddened to learn today of the death of Sir Stirling Craufurd Moss, OBE (L 43), who has died at the age of 90. He had been ill…
1960s… Patrick Curry (C 66) – leading figure in global chemical tanker chartering 1 Apr 202023 Jan 2024 The Haileybury Society is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Patrick John Curry (C 66) who has died on 31st March 2020, aged 66. He had been admitted…
1930s… Gordon Grayson (E 38) – Solicitor, community servant and Arctic Convoy survivo 27 Feb 202029 Jan 2024 The Haileybury Society is saddened to learn of the death of Robert Gordon - "Gordon" - Grayson (E 38) who has died, aged 95 on 17th January 2020. Gordon was born…
1930s… Derek de Rivaz, JP (B 34) – Arnhem survivor who became a major figure in the dairy industry 13 Feb 202017 Jan 2024 The Haileybury Society is saddened to learn of the death of Andrew - Derek - Hylton de Rivaz (B 34), who has died on 15th January 2020, aged 99. Derek…
1950s… Brian Low (Tr 54) – Agrarian writer and journalist 12 Feb 20209 Jan 2024 The Haileybury Society is saddened to learn of the death of Brian Derby Low (Tr 54) who has died in January 2020, age 79. Haileybury marksman Born into a farming…
1950s… Frank Tett (BF 53) – Career marketer who set up hedgehog charity 6 Jan 202016 Jan 2024 The Haileybury Society is saddened to learn of the death of Frank William Tett (BF 53), who has died on 31st December 2019, aged 80. At Frank's request, his wife…
1980s… Richard Ferris (B 83) – insurance and reinsurance specialist 28 Nov 201917 Jan 2024 The Haileybury Society is saddened to learn of the untimely death of Richard - Rick - Ferris (B 83) on 28th November 2019, aged 49. After leaving Haileybury in 1988,…
2010s… Berlin uncovered – Ellie Owen (LS & H 13) brings her studies of A Level history to life 7 Oct 20197 Mar 2024 As part of its charitable objectives, The Haileybury Society regularly provides Travel Grants to OHs seeking to enhance elements of their study or to enhance their educational or cultural development. Here, Ellie Owen…
1940s… Barry Clarke (Tr 43) – career Shell man, OHRFC devotee and Past President of the Haileybury Society 2 Oct 20199 Jan 2024 The Haileybury Society is saddened to learn of the death of Past President and former Trustee, Barry Clarke (Tr 43) who has died age 89 on 12th February 2019. Below…