To repair the crenelations at the top of the clock tower the contractors had to remove the lead flashings, in doing so they discovered the work of graffiti artists of the past. We have looked into the archive to try to uncover their identities. This is what we have discovered so far..
H Stevens 1864
Potentially Henry Stevens, the Founder’s eldest son who lived 1847-1907. He lived at Bradfield from 1855-1867, received at BA from Trinity College Cambridge. He was called to bar 1873 and was Inspector General of the Local Government Board in 1890.
F Hill 64 and HT Adams
Hill, Frederick Henry 1848-1913. Hill was born at Bradfield and attended the College from 1858-1866. A sportsman whilst at Bradfield he was in the Cricket XI 1864-66 and Football XI 1864-66 and went on to play first class cricket for Oxford, debuting in 1867, when he attended Oriel College. He played until 1870, making ten appearances and scoring 300 runs. He was a right-arm roundarm medium bowler. Hill also played once for the Marylebone Cricket Club against Cambridge University in 1871. He was ordained Deacon in 1873 and Priest 1874. He then went on to be an acting chaplain in Riga, Russia and Domestic chaplain to Earl of Zetlan
Adams, Harold Thomas 1864-1929, attended Bradfield 1880-1883 and was a Prefect as well as playing for the Football XI 1881-82. He studied at University College Oxford, was ordained Deacon in 1888 and Priest in 1889. Thereafter he did Parish work.
Bruen
Bruen, Arthur Thomas 1873-1957, who attended Bradfield 1888-90. He went on to become a Fruitgrower in Australia 1894-99 and Land agent 1900-24.
HJ Massy 1900
Massy, Hugh Jasper Gerald 1884-1907. He attended Bradfield from 1889-1901 and attended RMC Sandhurst in 1902.
AN Henderson and AA Martin 1972
Alastair Henderson (E 70-74). Clearly at ease on the stage, he played Artemidorus in Julius Caesar 1972, Cadmius in Bacchae 1973 and Falstaff in Henry IV 1974.
Alistair Martin (B 68-72).
We have sadly fallen out of contact with both of these Old Bradfieldians, however if anyone is still in touch with them, do encourage them to get in touch.
Still to uncover…
H Barnaby, AW Ball and FB Brown in 1883
F Kidgell
S Simmonds 1890
If you are interested to learn more about the St Andrew’s Project, creating an inspirational and contemporary teaching and learning environment in the former church, visit our St Andrew’s Project webpage . If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact the team on development@bradfieldcollege.org.uk or call 0118 964 4841.
