1980s… Fred Konynenburg (E 83) – leading commodities lawyer with a passion for history 17 Jan 202230 Jan 2024 The Haileybury Society is very saddened to learn of the death at 52 of Frederick Robert Isambard - "Fred" - Konynenburg (E 83) who has died on 9th November 2021. A legal…
1940s… The end of WW2 remembered – Roger Nix (K 44) shares his story 13 Dec 202113 Dec 2023 Following our publication of Imogen Thomas's memories of Haileybury on VE Day, OH Roger Nix (K 44) has been in contact with his own memories from that period. In this…
1970s… Unbeaten rugby XV of 1971 meet once more fifty years later! 2 Dec 202111 Dec 2023 Saturday 27th November 2021 marked a very special occasion when The Haileybury Society hosted a wonderful reunion to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the unbeaten rugby XV in 1971. The afternoon…
1940s… Major Noel Shuttleworth (B 47) – considerate founder of retirement homes for professionals 29 Nov 202117 Jan 2024 The Haileybury Society is saddened to learn of the death of Major Noel Charles Shuttleworth (B 47) who has died aged 88 on 29th October 2021. At Haileybury, Noel played…
1960s… My Haileybury Days – Naresh Sethi (A 69) offers a different perspective 1 Nov 202111 Dec 2023 The Haileybury Society was delighted recently to hear from Professor Naresh Sethi (A 69) who has been in contact about his memories of Haileybury and about his career. His words shed…
1900s… Old photo of 1914 Haileybury Gymnastic Team poses new questions 12 Oct 202118 Dec 2023 The Haileybury Society was fascinated to hear from Richard H C Wooles (Th 92) about a photograph uncovered following the death of his father. Taken on the eve of the…
1940s… Imogen Thomas remembers VE Day at Haileybury 13 Sep 202114 Dec 2023 We were delighted to hear from Imogen Thomas recently who sent us her memories of the war at Haileybury - and also its aftermath. Imogen's father, Edgar Matthews, taught at…
1910s… Haileybury Roll of Honour: 2nd. Lt. Philip Weaver-Adams (M 1913) 6 Sep 20214 Jan 2024 The Haileybury Society was recently contacted by Mr R Emerson, the Churchwarden of St Laurence Church, Upton cum Chalvey, near Slough in the county of Berkshire. He was seeking information concerning…
1970s… David Sprigg (E 71) – banker who went on to found Stagecoach Theatre Arts 5 Aug 20215 Feb 2024 The Haileybury Society is saddened to learn of the death of David Edward Macdonald Sprigg (E 71), who has died on 13th July 2021, aged 63. A passion for the…
1950s… Nick Downie (A 59) – SAS soldier and combat photographer 27 May 202115 Jan 2024 The Haileybury Society is saddened to learn of the death in South Africa of Nick Downie (A 59), who has died from a Covid-related illness on May 12th, aged 74. After…
1940s… Anthony Dawes (E 42) – Actor who debuted with Alec Guinness and appeared in Fawlty Towers 11 May 202129 Jan 2024 The Haileybury Society is saddened to learn of the death of Anthony Cecil John Dawes (E 42) who has died on the 21st January 2021 at the age of 92.…
1930s… Air Vice-Marshal Donald Attlee, CB (B & L 36) – Queen’s Flight commander who was arrested in Mali 30 Apr 202116 Jan 2024 The Haileybury Society is saddened to learn of the death of Air Vice-Marshal Donald Laurence Attlee, CB, LVO, DL (B & L 36), who has died on 28th April 2021, aged…
1950s… Is it time to reform public schools? OH autobiography asks challenging questions 29 Mar 202115 Dec 2023 Jeremy Bourne (L 52) recalls joining Haileybury, his happy days there, and his thoughts on education. In Looking West, a privately-published autobiography written for his family, OH Jeremy Bourne (L…
1940s… A play well-received, remembering Edward Miller (Staff 1943-62) 18 Mar 202112 Dec 2023 The Haileybury Society was delighted to hear from David Hart (Tr 45) who has been in contact concerning his time at Haileybury and his memories of a play written by one of…
1950s… David Jackson (C 52) – Family jeweller who toured USA with Alan Ayckbourn 16 Mar 202123 Jan 2024 The Haileybury Society is saddened to learn of the death of David Christopher - "Jacko" - Jackson (C 52), who died suddenly on 31st December 2020, aged 82. We publish below…
1970s… Food & Drink: Northfield Farm 9 Mar 202123 Aug 2023 Jan McCourt (Aby 73) runs Northfield Farm Limited, a farm-based butchery and mail order outlet offering rare breed meat to the discerning consumer. Services Northfield Farm was first accredited as a butcher by the Rare…
1980s… Media & TV: AH Voiceover 8 Mar 202123 Aug 2023 Anthony Hewson (M 89) runs AH Voiceover, a specialist voiceover recording and editing solution for both B2B and B2C messaging. Services The right voice, with the right delivery, adds significant credibility and…
1930s… Ralph Hedderwick (B 30) – Society Past President and Haileybury Life Governor 4 Mar 202122 Jan 2024 The Haileybury Society is deeply saddened to learn that past-President Ronald Arthur Ralph - "Ralph" - Hedderwick (B 30) passed away peacefully after a fall at his home in Oxfordshire, on…
1970s… Industrial Flooring: Ecotile 5 Feb 202122 Aug 2023 James Gedye (E 79) is the CEO and founder of Ecotile, an award-winning privately owned UK manufacturing company which produces a wide range of flooring solutions. Services Ecotile produces high quality, durable…
1960s… Consultancy: Nick Gandon (M 69) 3 Feb 202121 Aug 2023 Nick Gandon (M 69) runs Aureus Social Ventures Ltd, a socially-driven business which provides expert help for individuals and organisations in the charitable and not-for-profit sectors wishing to achieve social good…
1980s… Marine: Inwards Marine Yacht Brokerage 20 Jan 202123 Aug 2023 Robert Inwards (E 89) is part of Inwards Marine, a family run yacht brokerage business with offices in Monaco and the UK working with buyers, sellers, private individuals and marine…
1940s… Remembering the merger of the ISC with Haileybury in the 1940s 8 Dec 202018 Dec 2023 In the light of the 2021 announcement of Lawrence becoming a girls' house, we were delighted to hear from Michael O'Neil Shaw (L 47) recently who was in touch with…
1940s… Near miss! How an Old Haileyburian avoided a plane crash in WW2 24 Nov 202018 Dec 2023 We are always delighted to hear from OHs. Recently, Malcolm Innes (Ha 53) contacted us about some dramatic events in India during the final months of the Second World War.…
1950s… Nigel Copeman (E 58) – oil industry executive who later qualified as a pilot 16 Nov 202029 Jan 2024 The Haileybury Society is saddened to learn of the death of Nigel Charles Kevin Garry Copeman (E 58), who has died on 23rd September 2020, aged 75. Nigel was diagnosed…
1940s… A sprinkling of stardust – the day Sheila Sim filmed at Haileybury 10 Nov 202011 Dec 2023 The Haileybury Society was delighted to hear from John Knights (Ha 46) recently about his years at Haileybury, including when the school was used in the making of the 1948…
1950s… Dr Patrick Ridsdill Smith (A 51) – Cambridge-educated GP with a love of sailing 27 Oct 202015 Jan 2024 The Haileybury Society is saddened to learn of the death last year of Dr Geoffrey - Patrick - Ridsdill Smith (A 51) who died on 18th November 2019, aged 81. At Haileybury,…
2010s… Travel Grant helps Ellie Owen (LS & Ha 13) research Liverpool 29 Sep 20207 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…
2000s… Health and Wellbeing: Natalie Englander (Ha 01) 21 Sep 202017 Aug 2023 Natalie Englander (LS & Ha 01) runs an online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) practice, offering online CBT, workshops and mindfulness courses. Online therapy services Specialising in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness,…
1940s… Remembering the Forgotten War – an OH and the Chindits 26 Aug 202011 Dec 2023 Richard Rhodes James (Staff 1947-81), former HM of Melvill and erstwhile Haileybury Head of Economics, must count as one of those people who, if you'd never met him, you wish…
1940s… Guy – Berry – Neill (A 40) – ACA, FCA and company director 26 Aug 202015 Jan 2024 The Haileybury Society is saddened to learn of the death of Guy Beresford Campbell - "Berry" - Neill (A 40) who has died on 17th August in Northern Ireland, aged…