eviltaxman Posted 13 December , 2005 Share Posted 13 December , 2005 Just thought you might like to know that Harry has been in an article in today's Evil Post (as we call it). He's getting an honoury Master of Arts degree from Bristol University. Seems he's chuffed to bits to be getting it. The article also goes on to say that the building he'll be receiving it in, he helped to build after WW1. If anyone is interestd in a copy of the article, let me know and I'll scan it and e-mail it on. I was going to place a pic of it, but it would be huge - nearly half a page, so the quality wouldn't be quite good enough. Les. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 13 December , 2005 Share Posted 13 December , 2005 I see they didn't put this story online. How can it rate half a page, but not an online link, when the person in question has been in the national spotlight recently? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eviltaxman Posted 13 December , 2005 Author Share Posted 13 December , 2005 Angie, I noticed that too. Seems they can cover a story to do with toilets, but not our Harry! I assume you haven't seen the article - do you fancy a scanned copy? If you do, contact me off forum with your e-mail addy and I'll do the biz. Les. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevew Posted 14 December , 2005 Share Posted 14 December , 2005 Les, I would be interested in seeing the article Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 14 December , 2005 Share Posted 14 December , 2005 Les, I don't buy the Post, but I managed to see it. I borrowed our neighbour's copy. Thanks for the offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marina Posted 14 December , 2005 Share Posted 14 December , 2005 (edited) Thanks, Les, for sending the article. The photo of Harry Patch is a CRACKER, absolutely beautiful. I'd never have seen this otherwise. Thanks, Marina Edited 14 December , 2005 by marina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eviltaxman Posted 14 December , 2005 Author Share Posted 14 December , 2005 Steve, PM me your e-mail addy and I'll send a copy. Les. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eviltaxman Posted 14 December , 2005 Author Share Posted 14 December , 2005 Angie, Marina It was a great pic wasn't it. For those that haven't seen it, Harry is leaning back in his wheel chair with that smile of his, medal too - great! A real trooper!! Les. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marina Posted 14 December , 2005 Share Posted 14 December , 2005 ...and a real pinup boy! Marina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eviltaxman Posted 14 December , 2005 Author Share Posted 14 December , 2005 Well, I've just been cheeky and written to the Uni and asked if the presentation will be by invite only. I would like to go just to meet him and shake his hand, if nothing else. Les ps....... I also plugged the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marina Posted 14 December , 2005 Share Posted 14 December , 2005 If you get to go, Les - take your camera! Marina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eviltaxman Posted 14 December , 2005 Author Share Posted 14 December , 2005 As an Officer of my Harley chapter (I'm the photographer), the ol' box browny is never far away! Les. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eviltaxman Posted 16 December , 2005 Author Share Posted 16 December , 2005 When I wrote this thread, I also e-mailed the Uni to see when it would be and if the public could get an invite..... only to see (and hopefully meet Harry). Up to this morning, just before leaving for work - no reply from the Uni. Another thread has started on todays news - Today's coverage This afternoon a work mate said it was today and that Radio Bristol would be doing some sort of coverage - thanks a lot Bristol Uni!!! Hopefully the local news will have something to air. Les. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eviltaxman Posted 16 December , 2005 Author Share Posted 16 December , 2005 Local BBC news have done a "piece" on Harry. Go here --> Harry BBC Bristol for a write up. Check out the top right.... there's a video clip about him from today's article. Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaymen Posted 16 December , 2005 Share Posted 16 December , 2005 Les Many thanks for keeping us updated. Harry really is a star. Glyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanhemmings Posted 16 December , 2005 Share Posted 16 December , 2005 Les, Thanks for updating. The link was wonderful. Harry is such a humble humane human. What a star. Susan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eviltaxman Posted 16 December , 2005 Author Share Posted 16 December , 2005 Thanks for the thanks I'm a bit annoyed that the Uni never got back to me, but I hope in the not too distant future I can get to meet him.... he only lives in Bath (I'm in Bristol, 20 miles down the road). Les. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradley Posted 16 December , 2005 Share Posted 16 December , 2005 the old boys must be loving all the attention in the twylight of their great adventure......patchs pride premium cider indeed..........i caught henry allingham on bbc news at armistice time,getting interviewed there was some shots where he was sitting on a couch having a sing song with a bloke.it seemed to be totally spontaneous as well.it was very funny....great stuff harry n henry !!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbie Posted 16 December , 2005 Share Posted 16 December , 2005 Harry certainly looks very well for his age. The gown suited him and he looked right chuffed. Robbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Trapnell Posted 23 January , 2006 Share Posted 23 January , 2006 Hi Les Noticed you had a relation in 1/6th Gloucestershire Regiment. I am researching my Grandad (Hallam Trapnell) who was in 1/4th Gloucestershire Regiment. You couldn't give me any pointers as to what you may have found useful that I can either access online or publications local to Bristol? (He grew up in Clifton as did the whole family, and my sister still lives there) Any info or advice is helpful! Best regards Mark Trapnell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eviltaxman Posted 23 January , 2006 Author Share Posted 23 January , 2006 Mark, I'll PM you. Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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