Michael (Mike) Guy Wilson, MA, MBOU (1942–2022) by Euan Dunn. Mike Wilson died in his 79th year on 9th January 2022 in Bristol. A gifted linguist, fluent in German and Russian, he was a forensic and prolific translator of their ornithological literature. This enabled him to build up an encyclopaedic knowledge which he generously shared … Read more
Cumbria lost a true gentleman and lover of the natural world with the death of Victor Gubbins, of Eden Lacy, near Lazonby, aged 85. Victor was known for his ability to get on well with virtually anybody he met, as well as his interest in country sports and dedication to enhancing the environment. One of … Read more
Vet, zoologist, and reproductive biologist Roger Short was a success in many fields, but it was his infectious zeal to change the world that excited generations of students. Roger died on 6 August 2021. Daniel Stefanski was a third-year medical student in 1994 when he attended a lecture that changed his life. The lecturer strode … Read more
John Kirby Taylor (1929-2021) died peacefully on 2nd August 2021, aged 92 years. He is survived by his wife Jennifer and five children, including Andrew John (a 75) and Richard Kirby (a 74). John came to Sherborne School (Abbeylands) from Stowell Park Prep School in September 1942. During his time at Sherborne he was a … Read more
Richard Keith Hill Brown (1937-2021) died peacefully at home after a short illness, surrounded by his family, on 9th November 2021. A devoted husband to Carol for nearly 50 years, father to Jonathan and Beth, and grandfather to Livia. Richard attended Swanage Grammar School where, in 1950, he was one of three boys in the … Read more
Jack Thompson, who has died aged 86, was the first Director of Planning for Winchester City Council and, during his 16 years in office, became instrumental in safeguarding the historic beauty of the city while overseeing a period of significant modernisation. Appointed by the newly formed Winchester City Council in 1974, Jack’s early years were … Read more
Sir Robert Braithwaite Marshall, KCB, MBE (1920-2000). Sir Robert Marshall (Bob) was a career civil servant who devoted his working life to the betterment of our society. The younger son of Alec and ‘Poppy’ Marshall, much of his childhood was spent in Switzerland leading to a lifetime’s love of mountains, skiing and the great outdoors. … Read more
Beresford King-Smith, leading light and guiding spirit of the CBSO for more than half a century. Over the decades he filled various roles with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra-including acting as chauffeur to .Simon Rattle. By Telegraph Obituaries, 10 October 2021. Beresford King-Smith, who has died aged 90, was for more than 50 years … Read more
Peter Hogg (1913-2000) was born in Surrey but lived most of his early childhood in Egypt where his father worked as a civil servant. He was thus brought into early contact with the Arab world, which was the focus of his first career. From his father he inherited a love of all things natural, especially … Read more
Merrick Beaufoy Elderton (1884-1939) The Times, 12 December 1939: Mr M.B. Elderton, Housemaster of Abbeylands House, Sherborne, and until two years ago Dorset county cricket captain, died yesterday shortly after a collision with a cyclist while walking near his home at Sherborne. Born on February 21, 1884, the son of Mr W.A. Elderton, Merrick Beaufoy … Read more