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Tom Fletcher addresses the 2024 Annual Dinner

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

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Old Harveian Tom Fletcher UN appointment.

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

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Memories of my brother Mike from David Loader

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

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Invitation to 350th anniversary dinner.

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

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William Harvey annual celebration.

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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The Harvey is looking for an IT Support Manager

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John Herbert 1930 – 2024 – a tribute by Dick Young

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

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John Herbert

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

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OHA 2023 Annual Dinner

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

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Old Boys v School football match 2023

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