The Harrow Association - for alumni of Harrow School

Keith Hindell (Moretons 1947³) has published his memoir, A Gilded Vagabond, so called because that fits the condition of the travelling journalist; he stays in the best hotels but often reports on the underbelly of society and quickly moves on because of the restless imperative of "news". Most of us in mass societies fit ...more

Jasper Rees (The Head Master's 1978²) has always wanted to be Welsh. But despite Welsh grandparents (and a Welsh surname) he is an Englishman: by birth, upbringing and temperament. Bred of Heaven details Jasper's attempt to reclaim his roots by spending a year in pursuit of Welshness. It celebrates the importance of national identity, and the joy of belonging. ...more

In the Dolphin’s Wake is the tale of Harry Bucknall’s (West Acre 1979¹) journey of over 5,500 miles through the Greek Islands from West to East. His writing is amusing and erudite – a rich mixture covering history, mythology, folklore, culture, everyday life and the often comedic situations in which he found himself. ...more

More Old Harrovian Authors

A number of obituaries for Old Harrovians have appeared in the press recently. Click on each name to read their obituary online:

Professor Eric Arnott (Elmfield 1942³)

Major Allan Cameron of Lochiel MBE (Elmfield 1930³)

Andrew Wyld (The Park 1962³)

Professor Eric J Arnott (Elmfield 1943⊃;)

The Right Reverend Michael Mann (Moretons 1938⊃;)

Willie Robertson (Elmfield 1958¹)

Harry Cleeve (The Grove 1922¹)

Brigadier Sawai Bhawani Singh, The Maharaja of Jaipur (Bradbys 1946³)

John Sunley (The Head Master's 1950¹)

Lt-Gen Sir Chandos Blair (Elmfield 1932³)