Distinguished Old Framlinghamians

Framlingham is rooted in the county of Suffolk, but Framlinghamians have spanned the world from the age of Empire, through times of conflict and into the modern era, in pursuit of trade and adventure. There are those who have made their mark in business, sports, academics, as artists and writers, in agriculture, in the services, the media and in the world of entertainment. You can learn about them here, and you can nominate additions.

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Mr John Gore Hazelwood CBE (Rendlesham 1943-1953)

Had a distinguished career with Unilver and Birds Eye Walls and has been involved with many organisations. He was awarded the CBE... Read more

Had a distinguished career with Unilver and Birds Eye Walls and has been involved with many organisations. He was awarded the CBE in the 1994 New Year’s Honour for services to training. He is a Deputy Lieutenant of Gloucestershire .

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Mr Ernest John Robin Ludlow TD (Kerrison 1945-1949)

He was the Queen’s Press Secretary from 1972 to 1973. He dealt with a number of state visits both home and abroad... Read more

He was the Queen’s Press Secretary from 1972 to 1973. He dealt with a number of state visits both home and abroad as well as with the funeral of the Duke of Windsor. He was also there leading up to the engagement of Princess Anne to Mark Philips.

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Mr Leonard Paul Evans OBE AO (Garrett 1942-1948)

Known as the “Godfather of Australian wine”. I also like the quote from Nicholas Faith’s book “Australia’s Liquid Gold” that Len was... Read more

Known as the “Godfather of Australian wine”. I also like the quote from Nicholas Faith’s book “Australia’s Liquid Gold” that Len was blessed with “ a golden tongue, a great palate, and as a doctor said, a genius of a liver.”

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Rt Rev George Edward David Pytches (Kerrison 1944-1948)

Became Anglian Bishop of Chile, Boliva and Peru in 1972 and then on returning to the UK in 1977 he met up... Read more

Became Anglian Bishop of Chile, Boliva and Peru in 1972 and then on returning to the UK in 1977 he met up with John Wimber from California which inspired him to found “New Wine” which has gone on to organise huge conferences around the world. He retired in 1996 but has continued publishing many book.

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Mr Anthony Rosen (Stradbroke 1940-1948)

Farmer, army pilot, ocean racer, farming innovator, chairman and board member – and agent provocateur when necessary – of our agricultural institutions,... Read more

Farmer, army pilot, ocean racer, farming innovator, chairman and board member – and agent provocateur when necessary – of our agricultural institutions, as well as land companies from Britain to California and New Zealand. He was an adviser to many governments including Iran and Algeria and a professional journalist.

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Mr John Douglas Waddell

Mr John Douglas Waddell (Rendlesham 1939-1946)

After various jobs at Eastern Daily Press, New Chronicle and Daily Express, he joined the Ford Motor Company and eventually became Vice-President,... Read more

After various jobs at Eastern Daily Press, New Chronicle and Daily Express, he joined the Ford Motor Company and eventually became Vice-President, Public and Government Affairs and a member of the board. In retirement he was involved in the publication of The Second Sixty Years and Remembered Days. He also edited the Old Framlinghamian magazine and more recently produced Their Swords are in Your Keeping.

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Colonel John Patrick Davey OBE TD DL (Garrett 1936-1940)

On leaving the College was articled to Chartered Accountants in Colchester, but WW2 intervened and he finally qualified in 1950. D-Day plus... Read more

On leaving the College was articled to Chartered Accountants in Colchester, but WW2 intervened and he finally qualified in 1950. D-Day plus 1 saw him in the Normandy invasion from where he fought through into Belgium, Holland and finally to Hamburg. In due course he became senior partner at Scrutton, Goodchild and Sanderson in Ipswich. He joined the TA and rose to full Colonel and was awarded the OBE in 1989. He was also a Deputy Lieutenant of Suffolk. He was a Vice President and auditor of the SOF for many years.

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Mr Derek Spice OBE

Mr Derek Spice OBE (Kerrison 1936-1940)

Was connected with the airfreight industry for 27 years and from 1974 to 1983 he was Executive Chairman of the Pandair Group.... Read more

Was connected with the airfreight industry for 27 years and from 1974 to 1983 he was Executive Chairman of the Pandair Group. He was also chairman of the Airfreight Institute of FIATA (Fédération Internationale des Associations de Transitaires et Assimilés or in English International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations). He was awarded the OBE in the 1984 New Year Honours List and it was presented to him by the Queen, for “services to the airfreight industry”.

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Captain Bernard Oliver Tickner MBE

Captain Bernard Oliver Tickner MBE (1937-1940)

Was Chief Brewer at Greene King and introduced Abbot Ale. His other great passion was horticulture. At his home, Fullers Mill, he... Read more

Was Chief Brewer at Greene King and introduced Abbot Ale. His other great passion was horticulture. At his home, Fullers Mill, he developed a wonderful garden, which is open to the public and he donated Lackford Lake to the Suffolk Wildlife Trust. He also bred a unique species of Euphorbia called ‘Red Wing’. In June 2017 he was awarded the MBE for services to Horticulture and to Wildlife Conservation in Suffolk.

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Mr Philip Ralph Austin-Sparks (1930-1933)

After leaving the College he joined the RAF, but tragically died in an air accident in February 1938 at the young age... Read more

After leaving the College he joined the RAF, but tragically died in an air accident in February 1938 at the young age of 21. In his will he left a quarter of his estate to the SOF, which was used to acquire the land on which Kerrison and Garrett boarding houses are sited. Also a field was purchased to the east of the College adjacent to New Road. In thanks the Governors annually award the Austin-Sparkes prize in his memory.

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Mr Frederick Gilbert Jerrey (Stradbroke 1926-1931)

He was the proprietor of Emmett’s in Peasenhall, Suffolk, a business started by his father before WW1. It became famous for its... Read more

He was the proprietor of Emmett’s in Peasenhall, Suffolk, a business started by his father before WW1. It became famous for its sweet pickling of Suffolk hams and was awarded a Royal Warrant by the Queen Mother in 1976. He was succeeded in the business by his son Nigel (S59).

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Lt Colonel Percy Samuel Charles Ellis CBE OBE TD (Rendlesham 1925-1930)

During WW2 he was awarded the OBE in 1946 and the American Bronze Star. Later as a member of the TA he... Read more

During WW2 he was awarded the OBE in 1946 and the American Bronze Star. Later as a member of the TA he was awarded the Territorial Decoration. In business he was a managing director and deputy chairman of a number of packaging companies and was awarded the CBE.

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Mr Richard Broom Harland OBE (Garrett 1925-1928)

A farmer and director of a number of companies. President of Rhodesian Tobacco Association, Chairman of Tobacco Research Board of Rhodesia (1953-65)... Read more

A farmer and director of a number of companies. President of Rhodesian Tobacco Association, Chairman of Tobacco Research Board of Rhodesia (1953-65) and Vice-Chairman of Tobacco Export Promotion Council (1958-64). He was awarded his OBE on 1 January 1964 for services to agriculture.

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Lt Colonel Reginald Vaughan Marriott MBE (Kerrison 1916-1923)

He was right back in the undefeated football team of 1923. During WW2 he served in Royal Army Services Corps and was... Read more

He was right back in the undefeated football team of 1923. During WW2 he served in Royal Army Services Corps and was mentioned in dispatches. He worked at the Bank of England and was awarded an MBE, but not further details available. He died on 13 June 1978.

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Mr Eric Thomas Bailey BEM (Garrett 1919-1922)

after a very impressive sporting career at the College he became a farmer. During WW2 he served in the Police. He was... Read more

after a very impressive sporting career at the College he became a farmer. During WW2 he served in the Police. He was awarded the BEM, but it is unclear when and why he was awarded this decoration.

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Captain Douglas Cowan Fraser (1921-1922)

Pioneer aviator in Newfoundland, who first flew while at Framlingham. Like Ernest Edmund Fresson OBE (01-05) his aviation company ended up being... Read more

Pioneer aviator in Newfoundland, who first flew while at Framlingham. Like Ernest Edmund Fresson OBE (01-05) his aviation company ended up being owned by British Airways.

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Nominate a Framlinghamian

We have no hard and fast rules about who should be recognised as a “Distinguished Old Framlinghamian”, and are always interested to hear about people who are exceptional in all sorts of ways – so please feel free to click on the link below, and complete a nomination form.