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 Reginald William Cooper RN FRIN (Garrett 1941-1946)
Investment manager who turned his back on the City and went to sea for a record-breaking 30 years with his wife. His books... Read more
Investment manager who turned his back on the City and went to sea for a record-breaking 30 years with his wife. His books became unexpected hits, selling hundreds of thousands and he frequently appeared on TV talking about his exploits.
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Mr Norman Francis Borrett MA (Stradbroke 1931-1936)
As “The Times” obituary reported: “probably Britain’s most talented post-war all-round amateur sportsman who excelled nationally and internationally in hockey, squash and... Read more
As “The Times” obituary reported: “probably Britain’s most talented post-war all-round amateur sportsman who excelled nationally and internationally in hockey, squash and cricket”.
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Captain John Phillip Alexander Clymer (Kerrison 1933-1936)
He was an accomplished golfer, starting off with the English Boys International Golf Team of 1935, followed by vice captain v Scotland... Read more
He was an accomplished golfer, starting off with the English Boys International Golf Team of 1935, followed by vice captain v Scotland in 1936. He went on to be a finalist in the Army Victory Golf Championship of 1946 and Norfolk County Golf Champion in 1947. he was also Captain of various golf clubs as well as the Norfolk County Golf Union from 1955 to 1957.
Read lessMr Herbert Maurice Soar (Rendlesham 1924-1932)
As a profession he was a Quantity Surveyor and Secretary to the Faculty of Architects and Surveyors. As a sportsman he played... Read more
As a profession he was a Quantity Surveyor and Secretary to the Faculty of Architects and Surveyors. As a sportsman he played hockey for Richmond and Mohicans and played cricket for Richmond, Lansdown, Middlesex County Cricket Club and the MCC.
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Mr Wai Chuen Choy (1929-1931)
First OF and first Chinese player to appear on centre court at Wimbledon
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Lt Colonel Frank Digby Mackworth Flowerdew (Kerrison 1928-1931)
A doctor by profession, he reached the semi finals of the UK Amateur Squash Racquets Championship in 1937 and 1938. He was... Read more
A doctor by profession, he reached the semi finals of the UK Amateur Squash Racquets Championship in 1937 and 1938. He was also Kenyan Squash Racquets Champion in 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950 and 1951.
Read lessMr 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... Read more
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.
Read lessEric Douglas Rash (Kerrison 1913-1922)
One of 7 brothers to attend the College. He was a Prefect; won the Mawby Memorial Prize in 1922; excelled at Cricket... Read more
One of 7 brothers to attend the College. He was a Prefect; won the Mawby Memorial Prize in 1922; excelled at Cricket where he played in 1st XI in 1920, 1921, 1922 and was captain in 1922. He also won his Fives cap and the Waugh Cup for Boxing in 1921.
He was an army officer in the Royal Tank Regiment and during WW2 served in Middle East, Italy.
Prior to WW2 he won his Norfolk County Hockey colours in 1926-27 and went on to twice play cricket for Egypt in 1933-34.
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Edward Digby Inskip (1904-1912)
He was 2nd son of the Headmaster Rev. Dr. Inskip and the younger brother of distinguished OF Major General Roland Debenham Inskip... Read more
He was 2nd son of the Headmaster Rev. Dr. Inskip and the younger brother of distinguished OF Major General Roland Debenham Inskip CB CIE DSO MC (G1894-1902).
At the College he was a prefect and excelled in sport. He was in the school cricket 1st XI in 1910, 1911 and 1912. Also in the Hockey 1st XI in 1911 and the Shooting VIII in 1910 and 1911.
In 1914 he saved a life from drowning – click here.
During WW1 he served originally in the King Edward’s Horse, Suffolk Regiment, before joining 57 Squadron of the RFC?RAF on formation in June 1916. He was discharged in August 1919.
The College Register suggests he moved to Argentina originally and then entered the British Legation in Chile. He is recorded as taking five wickets in each innings for Santiago against Argentina in December 1922. Argentina won by 52 runs, but his 10 wickets in the match was the stand-out performance.
On the 22nd and 23rd December 1923 he represented Santiago again against the touring Hurlingham Club (the Argentinian branch I suspect), taking 3 wickets in the Hurlingham innings and top scoring with 34 in Santiago’s first innings. They lost by an innings and 50 runs, played at the Prince of Wales Country Club Ground in Santiago.
Finally, on 1st, 2nd and 3rd January 1925 he represented Chile in a 320 run defeat against Argentina at the Belgrano Athletic Club Ground in Buenos Aires. It wasn’t a memorable game for Inskip only bowling 3 overs for 17 in the first innings and scoring 0 not out and 1!
He was in Venezuela in 1927 as a purchasing agent for Lago Petroleum Corporation,
He died in 1964.
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Captain Geoffrey Harbord Bennet (1908-1910)
He was one of the foremost gentleman horse riders of his time and was a leading amateur steeplechase rider. He won the... Read more
He was one of the foremost gentleman horse riders of his time and was a leading amateur steeplechase rider. He won the Grand National on Sergeant Murphy in 1923, which was the first American bred horse to win. Sadly he died less than a year later on 13 January 1924, aged just 29, of injuries received while racing.
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Mr Frederick Lester Rickaby (1903-1906)
Distinguished jockey who won Goodwood Cup once and the One Thousand Guineas four times in five years. Lester Pigott’s uncle! Sadly died... Read more
Distinguished jockey who won Goodwood Cup once and the One Thousand Guineas four times in five years. Lester Pigott’s uncle! Sadly died of wounds in October 1918.
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Mr Frederick Barton Prike (1898-1900)
Was a gunmaker at RB Rodda and Co of Calcutta. He was the Indian quarter mile champion and record holder (49 seconds)... Read more
Was a gunmaker at RB Rodda and Co of Calcutta. He was the Indian quarter mile champion and record holder (49 seconds) and 220 yards champion and record holder (23.25 seconds) in 1906.
Read lessMr Horace Walter Stearn (1898-1900)
He was a farmer by profession but was an accomplished swimmer and hockey player. He was 7 times English long distance swimming... Read more
He was a farmer by profession but was an accomplished swimmer and hockey player. He was 7 times English long distance swimming champion and won the Eastern Counties Cup at Great Yarmouth. At hockey he appeared for English sides on the Continent. Died on 14 December 1937 aged only 51.
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Mr Herbert Langford Wilson (1899-1899)
First class cricketer who played and captained Sussex. Article includes some great photos from his grandson and great niece.
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Rear Admiral Ernest William Roberts OBE RN (1890-1894)
As well as rising to a Rear Admiral, he also played rugby for England winning six international caps and was Captain of... Read more
As well as rising to a Rear Admiral, he also played rugby for England winning six international caps and was Captain of the England XV in 1906. Had the distinction of playing in first ever rugby match against New Zealand All Blacks.
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