In 1914 Europe divided and the British Empire was plunged into war with Germany. The summer of the previous year saw the School's Cricket First XI pose for a photograph at Whiteley Woods. By the cessassion of hostilities in November 1918 seven of that team were dead, killed in action.
John Cornwell's 'Hear Their Footsteps' chronicles the life and times of those Old Edwardians who went to war, some never to return and many of whom to this day are immortalised on the honours board near to the great assembly hall.
A magnificent read and available via the Old Edwardians at £5.00 (plus postage and package). Please contact the President for further information.
John Cornwell's 'Hear Their Footsteps' chronicles the life and times of those Old Edwardians who went to war, some never to return and many of whom to this day are immortalised on the honours board near to the great assembly hall.
A magnificent read and available via the Old Edwardians at £5.00 (plus postage and package). Please contact the President for further information.
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