Edgar Aveling (B3 1931-35) died 8th July just short of his 105th birthday. At the time he was thought to be the oldest living OM. At school he excelled at shooting and was part of the team that won the Ashburton Shield in 1935. He was also introduced to the Welsh mountains by the Everest […]
Charles Brooks (PR 1969-74) has been appointed as the Captain of the Great Britain Veterans Rifle Team and his Vice Captain is David Richards (B3 1972-76). They will be competing in the World Championships in Bloemfontein, South Africa in March next year. David’s brother, Bill (C1 1977-79), continues the success in the main GB Rifle […]
Alice Sykes (MM 1992-97) sadly died on 6th August aged 44. Her memorial was held on 6th October in Barnes, London, and was attended by many Old Marlburians. Kate Faber (MM/CO 1993-97) delivered the below eulogy and would like to share this for those that knew her. A tribute to Alice Sykes As I […]
Chloe Campbell (MO 2005-2010) exhibited playing cards and 52 papercuts of the churches in the City of London, built by the office of Sir Christopher Wren after the Great Fire of London in September-October this year. Alongside photographer and printmaker James Newton, the exhibition Wren on Paper at the Alan Baxter Gallery in London, was […]
Christian Freeman (SU 2015-20), along with fellow team members of The University of Exeter Men’s rugby club, have created an X-rated charity calendar in support of Movember and Oddballs charities. This calendar includes photos of the rugby team taken at the Otter brewery wearing nothing other than budgy. They have chosen these charities to raise […]
Brian Shane McElney OBE, who died on Wednesday 26 April 2023 at the age of 90, was a solicitor who spent his entire legal career working with the firm Johnson Stokes and Master in Hong Kong of which he became senior partner. However, his greatest achievement was the establishment of The Museum of East Asian […]
OMs and Parents attended our recent Entrepreneurs networking event focussing on start-up strategies for growth, exit and opportunities for the future. With the Marlburian network having such a diverse community of business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs, this allowed creative and innovative ideas to flourish. As well as networking over drinks, a panel discussion with Alex […]
Florence Dowley (NC 2008-13), along with 5 others, will be driving 3 lifesaving and medical aid filled ambulances directly to Ukraine. Setting off on 19th November, the route will start in Central London and travel through East Germany, Poland and into Ukraine. In total, the journey will take ¾ days requiring 10 hours of driving […]
Andrea’s family would like to invite all who would like to attend, to a memorial service in Marlborough College Chapel on Tuesday 14th November at 3pm, followed by tea in Norwood Hall. Andrea (CR 2011-2022) died peacefully on the 23rd October after a period of prolonged illness. As well as being a wonderful, fun, deeply […]
It was announced at the Marlburian Club’s virtual AGM, that Mayoor Patel (PR 1973-77) was the winner of this year’s OM of the Year Award due to his dedication to the empowerment of poor and disadvantaged children. Co-founder of Polio and Children in Need, Mayoor is convinced that polio only makes one differently able rather than […]