Attention: You are using an outdated browser, device or you do not have the latest version of JavaScript downloaded and so this website may not work as expected. Please download the latest software or switch device to avoid further issues.
| 22 Nov 2021 | |
| News |
Leaders: Profiles in Courage & Bravery in War & Peace 1917 - 2020
Book Launch - Friday 19 November
Over 50 people joined in person and online to celebrate the launch of Robin Knight's excellent book which collects in one place for the first time the remarkably personal and distinct stories from Pangbourne College of the courageous men and women in war and peace. Based on original research and first-person accounts, Leaders covers the period 1917-2020 with a particular focus on conflicts World War II, the COld War and Falklands War.
Introduced by Head of Sixth Form James Bamforth, who hosted the evening's entertainment, Robin shared how he documented the courageous and singular acions during a centenary of peacetime, as well as profiling the outstanding Second World War heroes Mike Cumberledge, David Smiley and GTS 'Peter; Gray.
The presentation was rounded off by a generous vote of thanks from OP Society Chairman Phillip Plato.
A lively Q&A session followed, with an interesting debate sparked on leadership by Robin Brodhurst (former Head of History), Roger Lane-Nott (former Chair of Governors, OP 58-63) and the Head, Thomas Garnier.
It was fantastic to gather together members from the whole community, with OPs, current and former parents, current and former staff and current and former governers joining to celebrate Robin's excellent book.
The OP Society held the first committee meeting of 2025 at OP Claire Morphy’s (1990 - 92) offices on Tuesday 25th February. More...
In the next couple of months OP Jess Rowe (2010-13) will embark on an adventure of such epic proportions that more peop… More...
Mike Lubbock (57-61) has been awarded the MBE in the 2024 King’s New Year Honours List “For services to Global Wildlife … More...
Richard Hamilton (OP 92) and fellow OPs John Saunders and Oliver Peagam spent a great weekend catching up in Buradoo, Au… More...
Read the extraordinary story of actor Peter Butterworth's WWII exploits as uncovered by his son OP Tyler Butterworth (1972 - 1977) More...
On 6th June 1944 the largest amphibious invasion in the history of warfare took place. Many OPs played their part, here we commemorate them and highl… More...
The OP Society held the first committee meeting of 2025 at OP Claire Morphy’s (1990 - 92) offices on Tuesday 25th February. More...
