The Bradfieldian interviews Stuart Williams, recently retired from the classroom and author of the latest history of the College, that brings readers up to date on the last fifty years of Bradfield’s history as well as re-examining and interpreting the work of previous histories by Blackie and Leach. Be prepared for a classically understated pitch… 

My first point of enquiry was the title, ‘Prosperity Past Our Deserving’: it seems very humble, self-deprecating and not remotely ‘salesy’. Stuart agreed. The line is taken from the College hymn, written by Dr Gray, one with a tune that for him is very emotionally charged and the quoted line speaks to Stuart of Bradfield’s wonderful ability to survive against the odds, read more...

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