Sport
Mr John Rossall Houldsworth (1927-1929)
He was a racing driver who competed a number of times at Donington. He was killed in a crash at Brooklands in the 1934 British Empire Trophy race on 23 June 1934. On the 31st lap, he attempted to give way to Whitney Straight at the home banking turn under the Members Bridge. He lost control, struck a straw bale and rolled twice, staying with the car. His skull was fractured and he was taken swiftly to Weybridge Cottage Hospital, accompanied by his wife. Sadly, he died there later in the day at the age of just 22.
