SettingsOld Whitgiftians
Alan Truscott
Alan Fraser Truscott (April 16, 1925 – September 4, 2005) was a bridge player, author and columnist.
Alan Fraser Truscott (April 16, 1925 – September 4, 2005) was a bridge player, author and columnist.
Andy Duncan (executive)
Andy Duncan (born 31 July 1962) was chief executive of Britain's Channel 4 television channel from July 2004 to November 2009, the first not to have a background in programme making.
Andy Duncan (born 31 July 1962) was chief executive of Britain's Channel 4 television channel from July 2004 to November 2009, the first not to have a background in programme making.
Anthony Stafford Beer
Anthony Stafford Beer was a British theorist, consultant and professor at the Manchester Business School.
Anthony Stafford Beer was a British theorist, consultant and professor at the Manchester Business School.
Arthur Tedder, 1st Baron Tedder
Marshal of the Royal Air Force Arthur William Tedder, 1st Baron Tedder, GCB was a senior British air force commander.
Marshal of the Royal Air Force Arthur William Tedder, 1st Baron Tedder, GCB was a senior British air force commander.
Bernard Ashley (businessman)
Sir Bernard Albert Ashley (August 11, 1926 – February 14, 2009) was a Welsh businessman and engineer.
Sir Bernard Albert Ashley (August 11, 1926 – February 14, 2009) was a Welsh businessman and engineer.
Bernard Crick
Sir Bernard Rowland Crick (16 December 1929 – 19 December 2008) was a British political theorist and democratic socialist whose views were often summarised as "politics is ethics done in public".
Sir Bernard Rowland Crick (16 December 1929 – 19 December 2008) was a British political theorist and democratic socialist whose views were often summarised as "politics is ethics done in public".
Burke Trend, Baron Trend
Burke St John Trend, Baron Trend, GCB, CVO, PC (2 January 1914 – 21 July 1987) was a British civil servant and later Rector of Lincoln College, Oxford.
Burke St John Trend, Baron Trend, GCB, CVO, PC (2 January 1914 – 21 July 1987) was a British civil servant and later Rector of Lincoln College, Oxford.
Colin Buchanan (bishop)
Colin Ogilvie Buchanan is a retired Anglican bishop of the Church of England.
Colin Ogilvie Buchanan is a retired Anglican bishop of the Church of England.
Colin Campbell Mitchell
Colin Campbell Mitchell was a British Army lieutenant-colonel and politician.
Colin Campbell Mitchell was a British Army lieutenant-colonel and politician.
Conrad Leonard
George Conrad Leonard (10 October 1898 – 19 April 2003) was a British composer and pianist.
George Conrad Leonard (10 October 1898 – 19 April 2003) was a British composer and pianist.
Dalziel Hammick
Dalziel Llewellyn Hammick FRS (born 8 March 1887, West Norwood, London, England, died 17 October 1966), was an English research chemist.
Dalziel Llewellyn Hammick FRS (born 8 March 1887, West Norwood, London, England, died 17 October 1966), was an English research chemist.
Derren Brown
Derren Victor Brown (born 27 February 1971) is a British illusionist, mentalist, painter, writer, and sceptic.
Derren Victor Brown (born 27 February 1971) is a British illusionist, mentalist, painter, writer, and sceptic.
Donald Broom
Donald Maurice Broom, (born 14 July 1942) is an English biologist and emeritus professor of animal welfare at Cambridge University.
Donald Maurice Broom, (born 14 July 1942) is an English biologist and emeritus professor of animal welfare at Cambridge University.
Dudley Tredger
Dudley Charles Trevelyan Tredger (born 15 November 1980, Surrey, England) is an épée fencer, and fenced for England at the 2002 Commonwealth Fencing Championships in Newcastle, Australia, winnin...
Dudley Charles Trevelyan Tredger (born 15 November 1980, Surrey, England) is an épée fencer, and fenced for England at the 2002 Commonwealth Fencing Championships in Newcastle, Australia, winnin...
Francis Skeat
Francis Walter Skeat (born 1909) is an English glass painter who has created over 400 stained glass windows in churches and cathedrals, both in England and overseas.
Francis Walter Skeat (born 1909) is an English glass painter who has created over 400 stained glass windows in churches and cathedrals, both in England and overseas.
Freddie van den Bergh
Frederick Oliver Edward van den Bergh (born 14 June 1992) is an English cricketer.
Frederick Oliver Edward van den Bergh (born 14 June 1992) is an English cricketer.
Gary Taphouse
Gary Taphouse is a football commentator on TV and radio from Surrey, England.
Gary Taphouse is a football commentator on TV and radio from Surrey, England.
Graham Smith (priest)
Graham Charles Morell Smith (born 7 November 1947) is the current Dean of Norwich.
Graham Charles Morell Smith (born 7 November 1947) is the current Dean of Norwich.
Graham Tope, Baron Tope
Graham Norman Tope, Baron Tope, CBE (born 30 November 1943) is a Liberal Democrat politician in the United Kingdom.
Graham Norman Tope, Baron Tope, CBE (born 30 November 1943) is a Liberal Democrat politician in the United Kingdom.
Guy Woolfenden
Guy Anthony Woolfenden OBE (born July 12, 1937) is an English composer and conductor.
Guy Anthony Woolfenden OBE (born July 12, 1937) is an English composer and conductor.
Harold Davidson
Harold Francis Davidson (14 July 1875 – 30 July 1937), sometimes known as the "Prostitutes' Padre", was a Church of England priest, often referred to as the "Rector of Stiffkey".
Harold Francis Davidson (14 July 1875 – 30 July 1937), sometimes known as the "Prostitutes' Padre", was a Church of England priest, often referred to as the "Rector of Stiffkey".
James Roxburgh
James William Roxburgh was an Anglican bishop.
James William Roxburgh was an Anglican bishop.
Jason Roy
Jason Jonathan Roy (born July 21, 1990 in Durban, South Africa) is an English cricketer who currently plays for Surrey.
Jason Jonathan Roy (born July 21, 1990 in Durban, South Africa) is an English cricketer who currently plays for Surrey.
John Cunningham (RAF officer)
Group Captain John "Cat's Eyes" Cunningham CBE, DSO & Two Bars, DFC & Bar, (27 July 1917 – 21 July 2002), was a British Royal Air Force night fighter ace during World War II and a test pil...
Group Captain John "Cat's Eyes" Cunningham CBE, DSO & Two Bars, DFC & Bar, (27 July 1917 – 21 July 2002), was a British Royal Air Force night fighter ace during World War II and a test pil...
John Howard (UK politician)
John Melbourne Howard (1913–10 August 1982) was a British Conservative Party politician.
John Melbourne Howard (1913–10 August 1982) was a British Conservative Party politician.
John Tedder, 2nd Baron Tedder
John Michael Tedder, 2nd Baron Tedder, FRSE (July 4, 1926 – February 18, 1994), was the Purdie Professor of Chemistry at St. Andrews University, Scotland.
John Michael Tedder, 2nd Baron Tedder, FRSE (July 4, 1926 – February 18, 1994), was the Purdie Professor of Chemistry at St. Andrews University, Scotland.
Kenneth Diplock, Baron Diplock
William John Kenneth Diplock, Baron Diplock, KC was an English judge and Law Lord.
William John Kenneth Diplock, Baron Diplock, KC was an English judge and Law Lord.
Kenneth Lockwood
Captain Kenneth Lockwood MBE (17 December 1911 - 8 October 2007) was a stockbroker and an officer in the British Army.
Captain Kenneth Lockwood MBE (17 December 1911 - 8 October 2007) was a stockbroker and an officer in the British Army.
Laurie Evans (cricketer)
Laurie Evans (born 12 October 1987, Lambeth) is an English cricketer, contracted to Warwickshire County Cricket Club.
Laurie Evans (born 12 October 1987, Lambeth) is an English cricketer, contracted to Warwickshire County Cricket Club.
Leonard Barden
Leonard William Barden (born 20 August 1929, Croydon, London) is an English chess master, columnist, author, and promoter.
Leonard William Barden (born 20 August 1929, Croydon, London) is an English chess master, columnist, author, and promoter.
Martin Jarvis (actor)
Martin Jarvis, OBE (born 4 August 1941) is an English actor.
Martin Jarvis, OBE (born 4 August 1941) is an English actor.
Matthew Spriegel
Matthew Neil William Spriegel is an English cricketer who has played for Loughborough UCCE and for Surrey.
Matthew Neil William Spriegel is an English cricketer who has played for Loughborough UCCE and for Surrey.
Michael Manktelow
Michael Richard John Manktelow is a retired Anglican bishop.
Michael Richard John Manktelow is a retired Anglican bishop.
Michael Posner (economist)
Michael Vivian Posner (August 25, 1931 - February 14, 2006) was a University of Cambridge economics lecturer turned government adviser who later worked to safeguard social science research in th...
Michael Vivian Posner (August 25, 1931 - February 14, 2006) was a University of Cambridge economics lecturer turned government adviser who later worked to safeguard social science research in th...
Neil Gaiman
Neil Richard Gaiman (; born 10 November 1960) is an English author of short fiction, novels, comic books, graphic novels, audio theatre and films.
Neil Richard Gaiman (; born 10 November 1960) is an English author of short fiction, novels, comic books, graphic novels, audio theatre and films.
Pete Wiggs
Pete Wiggs is an English musician and DJ.
Pete Wiggs is an English musician and DJ.
Peter Bourne
Peter Bourne (born 1939) is a physician, anthropologist, biographer, author and international civil servant with experience in several senior government positions.
Peter Bourne (born 1939) is a physician, anthropologist, biographer, author and international civil servant with experience in several senior government positions.
Peter Bowness, Baron Bowness
Peter Spencer Bowness, Baron Bowness, CBE, DL is a British Conservative politician and member of the House of Lords.
Peter Spencer Bowness, Baron Bowness, CBE, DL is a British Conservative politician and member of the House of Lords.
Peter Ling
Peter Ling (May 27, 1926–September 14, 2006) was a British writer for television and a novelist.
Peter Ling (May 27, 1926–September 14, 2006) was a British writer for television and a novelist.
Peter Wall (British Army officer)
General Sir Peter Anthony Wall, KCB, CBE, ADC Gen.
General Sir Peter Anthony Wall, KCB, CBE, ADC Gen.
Raman Subba Row
Raman Subba Row (born 29 January 1932, Streatham, Surrey, England) is an English former cricketer who played for England, Cambridge University, Surrey and Northamptonshire.
Raman Subba Row (born 29 January 1932, Streatham, Surrey, England) is an English former cricketer who played for England, Cambridge University, Surrey and Northamptonshire.
Reg Prentice, Baron Prentice
Reginald Ernest Prentice, Baron Prentice, PC (16 July 1923, Croydon – 18 January 2001) was a British politician who held ministerial office in both Labour and Conservative Party governments.
Reginald Ernest Prentice, Baron Prentice, PC (16 July 1923, Croydon – 18 January 2001) was a British politician who held ministerial office in both Labour and Conservative Party governments.
Richard Thorpe (rugby union)
Richard Thorpe (born 1 November, 1984 in Beckenham, Kent, England) is a rugby union player for London Irish in the Guinness Premiership, playing as a Flanker or No. 8.
Richard Thorpe (born 1 November, 1984 in Beckenham, Kent, England) is a rugby union player for London Irish in the Guinness Premiership, playing as a Flanker or No. 8.
Robert Boyd (physicist)
Sir Robert Lewis Fullarton Boyd (19 October 1922 – 5 February 2004) was a pioneer of British space science and founding director of the Mullard Space Science Laboratory (part of University Colle...
Sir Robert Lewis Fullarton Boyd (19 October 1922 – 5 February 2004) was a pioneer of British space science and founding director of the Mullard Space Science Laboratory (part of University Colle...
Robert Dougall
Robert Ellyatt Dougall MBE was a British broadcaster and ornithologist, mainly known as a newsreader and announcer.
Robert Ellyatt Dougall MBE was a British broadcaster and ornithologist, mainly known as a newsreader and announcer.
Robert Strang
Robert Strang was an English cricketer.
Robert Strang was an English cricketer.
Roger Freeman, Baron Freeman
Roger Norman Freeman, Baron Freeman, PC (born 27 May 1942), is a British politician.
Roger Norman Freeman, Baron Freeman, PC (born 27 May 1942), is a British politician.
Roger Wickson (headmaster)
Anthony Roger Dorrien Wickson (born 1940) was headmaster of the King's School, Chester where he served from 1981 until his retirement in 2000.
Anthony Roger Dorrien Wickson (born 1940) was headmaster of the King's School, Chester where he served from 1981 until his retirement in 2000.
Steve Punt
Stephen Punt (born September 1962) is a British writer, comedian and actor, best known for being one half of double act Punt and Dennis alongside Hugh Dennis.
Stephen Punt (born September 1962) is a British writer, comedian and actor, best known for being one half of double act Punt and Dennis alongside Hugh Dennis.
Tarik O'Regan
Tarik O'Regan, full name Tarik Hamilton O'Regan, is a British composer, partly of Algerian extraction.
Tarik O'Regan, full name Tarik Hamilton O'Regan, is a British composer, partly of Algerian extraction.
Tim Gudgin
Tim Gudgin (born November 26, 1929) is a retired British radio presenter and voiceover artist.
Tim Gudgin (born November 26, 1929) is a retired British radio presenter and voiceover artist.
Tom Szekeres
Tom Szekeres (born 4 December 1983 in Epsom, Surrey, England) is a British actor, sometimes credited as Thomas Szekeres (born Vilmos Thomas Szekeres).
Tom Szekeres (born 4 December 1983 in Epsom, Surrey, England) is a British actor, sometimes credited as Thomas Szekeres (born Vilmos Thomas Szekeres).
Whitgift School
Whitgift School is an independent day school educating approximately 1,200 boys aged 10 to 18 in South Croydon, London in a parkland site.
Whitgift School is an independent day school educating approximately 1,200 boys aged 10 to 18 in South Croydon, London in a parkland site.
William Martin Geldart
William Martin Geldart (7 June 1870 – 12 February 1922) was a British jurist.
William Martin Geldart (7 June 1870 – 12 February 1922) was a British jurist.