In this made-for-television sequel to the film LAWRENCE OF ARABIA by David Lean, the legendary British officer T.E. Lawrence travels to the Paris Peace Conference with his comrade Emir Feisal, the King of Syria, to attempt to win independence for the Arabs.
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About Secondary Education
December 1922 – Editorial of the School Magazine“Certain people are now demanding that all children shall have a ‘secondary’ education, and this, without considering the cost or the advantage [sic] to the nation.
Genesis of the COSA
After considerable discussion among a number of Old Boys of COS it was decided to convene a meeting to discuss the possible formation of an association dedicated to former members of the School. Since the School amalgamated with Southfield School in the Sixties to form Oxford School, it has undergone many transformations until it now… Continue reading Genesis of the COSA
Lawrence: leading aircraftman
In the Oxford Mail of 22 Dec 1977, this critique was published by Keith Robertson of the book “Solitary in the Ranks” Lawrence as airman and private soldier”, by H Montgomery Hyde and published by Constable.“Lawrence may have sought solitude when he refused offers of high office and instead listed in the ranks as an… Continue reading Lawrence: leading aircraftman
Lawrence of Arabia as Ross
In April 1962 “Ross: a dramatic portrait” by Terence Rattigan was performed at the New Theatre in Oxford. The lead role of Ross (Lawrence of Arabia) was played by Michael Bryant. In the programme there were some biographical notes on T E Lawrence: