St Edward's Rhubarb - 2018

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4 Knaves Mike Kennedy (A, 1958-1963) sent us the most wonderful photo of four OSE taken in January 1925. In order of height – David Kennedy (A, 1930-1936), Hugh Kennedy (A, 1932-1936), Terrance Kennedy (A, 1933-1937) and Peter Kennedy (A, 1934-1940). The boys’ father was Charles Kennedy (A, 1897- 1900). The family association with St Edward’s began because Charles’ father was Warden Hudson’s cousin. Hugh sent his two sons Mike and Colin (D, 1961-1965) to Teddies and the link continued with Mike’s son, Andrew Kennedy (A, 1987-1992).

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The Making of The Wind in the Willows drawings, fan letters (including one from President Roosevelt) and

A book entitled The Making of The Wind in the Willows has been published this year. It is the collection of bedtime stories that OSE Kenneth Grahame (1868-1875) told to his son, Alastair, and then continued in letters (now held in the Bodleian Library) while he was on holiday. Generously illustrated with original

archival material, this book explores the mysteries surrounding one of the most successful works of children’s literature ever published. Chris Nathan (School Archivist) provided the picture above which was included in the publication.

Coopers at Cooper’s 2018 saw the opening of Cooper’s Café which is situated where the Junior Common Room used to be. The café

is used by the Upper Sixth and members of staff. To celebrate the opening we invited along some special guests – we had lunch with the Coopers at Cooper’s. L-R Charles Cooper (G, 1961-1966) is current President of the SES Society; Cassie Cooper (Matron, Jubilee), daughter of Alistair Cooper (G, 1959-1963) and niece of Charles; Alistair and his wife Antonya. Charles and Alistair are the sons of Graham Cooper (G, 1931-1937). He was Head of School in 1936. Graham was on the Governing Body from 1947-1993 and Chairman from 1973-1985 (the longest record of service as a Governor at St Edward’s)

Field House book The current Housemaster of Field House, Mark Hanslip, received a marvellous parcel last year with a note attached…. It was only 50 years late!

The Quad 90 years on Work on the new buildings in Quad has just begun. Another trawl through the Archives revealed this picture of the Quad from 1917, almost identical to the shot taken 90 years later.