Harry Patch graduates

[Sparky53]

I just heard on the news that Harry was to get an honorary degree from Bristol Uni

I couldn't find any more information about this but a web search reveals he has a Cider named after him!!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/somerset/4117003.stm

Jane

[Malcolm]

An article on Breakfast TV gives some details and a very good video of a laughing Harry.

Good on him!

Aye

Malcolm

[chrislock]

It's today at Bristol University. Harry also did the electrical work on the said building, when it was built, in 1920! Incredidble life journey, Radio Bristol, are doing a phone in on him, at this very moment!

[shaymen]

Another Thread here for more info

http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/i...showtopic=43238

[eviltaxman]

When I wrote the original thread (as mentioned by Shaymen), 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.

This afternoon a work mate said it was today and that Radio Bristol would be doing some sort of coverage - thanks alot Bristol Uni!!!

Hopefully the local news will have something to air.

Les.

[eviltaxman]

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

ps...... there's also a bit about the cider made in his honour. (I've just noticed - the pic of him on the cider bottle is the same as used in the Evenng post earlier this week)