Letter: A free-flying evening in Croydon with Ornette Coleman
An evening with Ornette Coleman, his first European performance, was presented by Live New Departures (headed by Victor Schonfield, Pete Brown and me) in Fairfield Hall, Croydon, on 29 August 1965. The...
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Head brewer at Fuller’s who transformed the fortunes of cask ale and modernised a much-loved independent brandIn the modern world of global brewing, with its ruthless marketing, undercutting of rivals...
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Australian athlete who broke world records with ease, becoming the first man to run three miles in under 13 minutesRon Clarke, who has died aged 78, defined an era of distance running. He was at his...
View ArticleCharles Correa obituary
Premier architect of India whose authentic modernity superseded stale colonial importsOf the many reasons for choosing a profession, a love of model trains is not the obvious one. Yet Charles Correa,...
View ArticleLetter: Michael Barratt Brown’s vision made Northern College possible
A critical feature of the work of Michael Barratt Brown in establishing Northern College lay in building links with local women’s groups. From the start they wanted to know, “What could we learn?” We...
View ArticleSheila Kaul obituary
My great-grandmother, the politician and social reformer Sheila Kaul, who has died aged 101, was charming but formidable. In her native India, she was active in the campaign for independence and served...
View ArticleJohn Slater obituary
My friend John Slater, who has died aged 87, was an educator and historian of art who made significant contributions to the cultural life of both the UK and Australia. In the UK, he advised eight...
View ArticleJohnny O’Boyle obituary
My father, Johnny O’Boyle, was a singer, boxer, comedian and bandleader who, when times were hard, could also turn his hand to a bit of plumbing and building.Johnny, who has died aged 87, will possibly...
View ArticleKen Franklin obituary
My father-in-law, Ken Franklin, who has died aged 91, was a postman by trade who devoted his life to serving the people of his city. He became lord mayor of Manchester, an alderman, a deputy lieutenant...
View ArticleAidan Halligan obituary
Surgeon who pioneered NHS training to improve patient care through learning from mistakesAidan Halligan, who has died suddenly aged 57, was a compassionate surgeon who challenged the status quo in...
View ArticleSpencer Millham obituary
Director of the Dartington Social Research Unit whose work helped disturbed young people and children taken into foster careThe research of Spencer Millham, who has died aged 82, had a major impact on...
View ArticleJames Gowan obituary
Architect in seven-year partnership with James Stirling that included the first postmodern building in BritainThe output of the Glasgow-born architect James Gowan, who has died aged 91, ranged from...
View ArticleSusie Parsons obituary
Energetic chief executive of voluntary and public sector organisations including the London Lighthouse and the Commission for Racial EqualitySusie Parsons, who has died aged 65 following a stroke, was...
View ArticleJames Salter obituary
Cult author who ‘wrote American sentences better than anyone’For six decades in which he published only five novels and a collection of stories, James Salter, who has died aged 90, was a cult writer...
View ArticleBill Sirs obituary
Moderate leader of the steelworkers’ union, he led his members out on strike in 1980Bill Sirs, who has died aged 95, was the general secretary of the Iron and Steel Trades Confederation during the...
View ArticleKhalida Zahir obituary
Sudanese women have benefited from a law giving them equal pay for equal work since 1973, and have enjoyed mandatory representation of at least 25% in parliament since 2005. Many now work as ministers...
View ArticlePhilip Jones obituary
My father, Philip Jones, who has died aged 77, was a remarkable teacher who had a gift for understanding exactly how to spark enthusiasm among his pupils, whatever the focus of study.Among other...
View ArticleSir Chris Woodhead obituary
Former Ofsted chief who was one of the most controversial figures in the world of education and an outspoken opponent of ‘trendy’ teaching methodsSir Chris Woodhead, the former head of the Ofsted...
View ArticleMike Redmayne obituary
Law professor who undertook pioneering research into the use of forensic evidence in legal casesThe law professor Mike Redmayne, who has died of cancer aged 47, was a pioneer in criminal justice...
View ArticleLetter: BB King was moved by the warmth of the public embrace at the Albert Hall
The first album by BB King (obituary, 16 May) that I acquired, BB King – Live at the Regal (1964), still raises the hairs on the back of my neck, and I saw his first British performance, at the Royal...
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