Letter: The Rev Kenneth Greet obituary
One evening in 1981 I went to collect my wife from a function at Colchester Methodist church. The meeting, which had been addressed by the Rev Kenneth Greet, overran, so I lingered in the lobby....
View ArticleLetter: Kate O'Mara's love of the Kings theatre, Southsea
Kate O'Mara spent much of her youth at the Kings theatre in Southsea, Hampshire, which was built by her great grandfather in 1907 and later run by her actor/manager grandparents. She loved theatre...
View ArticlePeter Martin obituary
Our father, Peter Martin, who has died aged 83, was a cultural diplomat and author of many books, from histories to mysteries, often centred on Japan.He was born in London, the son of a postal worker....
View ArticlePatrick Seale obituary
Journalist, broadcaster and one of the world's leading chroniclers of Syria and its historyPatrick Seale, who has died aged 83 after suffering from brain cancer, had many skills as author, journalist,...
View ArticleJesse Winchester obituary
Singer who wrote bittersweet songs about his native USUnder different circumstances Jesse Winchester, who has died of cancer aged 69, could have joined the pantheon of 1970s singer-songwriters that...
View ArticleLetter: Margo MacDonald obituary
When Margo MacDonald was dumped in an unwinnable position on the SNP list for the 2003 Scottish parliament, I approached her as chair of the Scottish Socialist party and said: "You know, if you joined...
View ArticleBrian McCann obituary
The sculptor Brian McCann, who has died aged 61 of cancer, was an internationally recognised artist who left a legacy of sculptures, videos and drawings. His work is held in various collections around...
View ArticleANR Robinson obituary
Prime minister and president of Trinidad and Tobago who played a key role in the creation of the international criminal courtThe former prime minister and president of Trinidad and Tobago, ANR...
View ArticleVera Collings obituary
My neighbour Vera Collings, known to many as Veronica, who has died at the age of 87, was a widely-read radical who loved to travel and delighted in a wide circle of friends and her much-loved cat,...
View ArticleMichael Edmonds obituary
Artist, architect and wartime Bevin boy whose work was inspired by the mines of south WalesMichael Edmonds, who has died aged 87, was an architect, artist and author whose openness to new experiences...
View ArticleEdna Doré obituary
Television, stage and film actor best known for her role as Mo Butcher in the BBC's EastEndersEdna Doré, who has died aged 92, was not only an outstanding character actor, best known for playing the...
View ArticleJoan Chesterman obituary
My mother, Joan Chesterman, who has died aged 86, devoted much of her life to the Labour party in the Spen Valley constituency of West Yorkshire and her great contributions were later rewarded with...
View ArticleThe Rev Richard Ellis obituary
My friend Richard Ellis, who has died aged 92, was a Methodist minister and a member of what was in his day a living tradition of Protestant liberation theology. Primitive Methodism was the most...
View ArticleLetters: Richard Hoggart obituary
John Miller writes: In addition to his communication skills on paper or in committee, Richard Hoggart was also a brilliant broadcaster. We made several programmes together at the Open University in the...
View ArticleJoan Davies obituary
My mother, Joan Davies, who has died aged 84, claimed two notable landmarks for her gender: as the first woman to lecture at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and the first female chair of the...
View ArticleLetter: 'Sue Townsend helped me not just to see the characters but to smell...
Sue Townsend and I were introduced over lunch in a Soho restaurant by the head of drama at Thames Television, Lloyd Shirley, soon after the company acquired the rights to The Secret Diary of Adrian...
View ArticleWally Olins obituary
One of the world's most successful corporate identity and branding gurusFrom the 1960s onwards, Wally Olins, who has died aged 83, was Britain's most articulate and effective proselytiser for the new...
View ArticleIan Purseglove obituary
When my husband, Ian Purseglove, was born, his life expectancy was five years, and it remained so for most of his 70 years. He had a severe form of haemophilia B, then untreatable, but timely...
View ArticleMorris Aza obituary
My grandfather, Morris Aza, who has died aged 89, was a theatrical agent for more than 40 years and represented some of the top names in the entertainment world.He was born into a show-business family,...
View ArticleLetter: John Shirley-Quirk's recording of A Shropshire Lad was memorable
John Shirley-Quirk recorded some superb English music on the wonderfully cheap Saga label in the 1960s (as did Janet Baker). He was accompanied by Martin Isepp at the piano. The recording of George...
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