Author Archives: Kalecard

Both serious and witty by turns, including reciting in full all the names on his form’s register, Tom’s talk was insightful, inspiring, wise and profound. He spoke of how the world has been coming apart at the seams for more … Continue reading →

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has announced the appointment of Old Harveian Tom Fletcher – the Guest Speaker at our forthcoming 350th Anniversary Dinner – as Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian and Emergency Relief. Tom, who is currently the Principal of Hertford … Continue reading →

There were the three of us. Mike being the eldest born in 1938, then my sister Claire born the year after and then me, the little brother 2½ years younger than my brother. Mike and I went to the Harvey … Continue reading →

From OHA President Phil Harding This year our school, founded in 1674, is celebrating its 350th anniversary, and we hope that you will be able to join us to celebrate that milestone on Saturday 7th December for a special Anniversary … Continue reading →

Every year, on the first Sunday in June, The Harveian Society of London, in conjunction with Folkestone Town Council, commemorate William Harvey and his groundbreaking discovery of the circulation of blood, with a ceremony at his statue on The Leas. … Continue reading →

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After a short while in Hong Kong, the 1st Battalion, the Middlesex Regiment embarked for Korea and John spent 17 months there in very difficult conditions; intense cold, hostile opponents and at the start, clothing which was not designed for … Continue reading →

John joined the Harvey staff in 1957 and retired in 1989. In addition to PE, he also taught Geography. Together with colleagues John Botting, Bill Westall and Dick Young, he was a member of the “Harvey Pals”, a group dedicated to … Continue reading →

This year’s OHA Annual Dinner was another great success, with all present enjoying an excellent meal provided by our new caterers, Touchay of Hythe (they also run The Truffle Pig restaurant in Hythe High Street); whose services were supported by … Continue reading →