Former pupils of Warwick School
Former pupils ofWarwick School are known asOld Warwickians.
Since the school's origins over 1100 years ago, many old boys have made a significant influence on their chosen fields. Especially in the past two centuries, old boys have made their mark in the military, politics, sports, science, the music industry and the entertainment industry.[1]
Notable Old Warwickians
[edit]Notable Old Warwickians are listed below along with their contribution to society:
- Sabine Baring-Gould (author ofOnward, Christian Soldiers), 1846
- Eric Hope (concert pianist) 1928 – 1931
- Denis Matthews (concert pianist) 1932 – 1936
- Rod Thomas (Musician,Bright Light Bright Light)
- Michael Billington (author, critic & broadcaster)
- John Camkin, (1922–1998) journalist, TV sports presenter and businessman
- Simon Cheshire, (1977–1982) children's writer
- Marc Elliott (actor,EastEnders)
- Charles Piff (aliasCharles Kay (Actor)) 1942–1948
- John Masefield (Poet Laureate) 1888 – 1891
- Iain Pears (novelist)
- M J Trow (writer)
- John McLusky (Hector John Dewhirst McLusky) 1936 – 40,James Bond illustrator
- Ben Hanlin (Magician)
- Joshua McGuire (Actor)
- James TW Singer, Songwriter
- Ferdinand Kingsley Actor (Son ofSir Ben Kingsley)
- Edward Chattaway (Journalist and editor ofThe Star from 1930 to 1936)
- Francis Wilford-Smith (Britishcartoonist,graphic artist, andproducer and archivist ofblues music)
- Mark Evans, TV presenter