This is sad news, indeed. I never knew Ian, and as far as I know, never actually met him, but he was an Old Boy of the School, attending roughly 1948 to 1955, being in the same cohort as my old friend Peter McVeigh. He was one of Ken Preston's star pupils and went on to read English (I think) at Manchester University.

Years at KBGS e.g. 1958-1964 (optional) 1951-58

Current location (optional) Keswick, Cumbria

Ian was definitely at KBGS as I was in form 1a with him in 1948 and again in the sixth form. On the 1954 long picture we are standing next to each other. Only a week before his death I chatted to him at a meeting of the Bingley History Society where he gave one of his excellent talks. He will be sadly missed.

Years at KBGS e.g. 1958-1964 (optional) 1948-1954

Current location (optional) Bingley

Just seen the latest photo on the website (Ian Dewhirst and the train). Seeing it made me feel as happy as Ian looked in the photo.

Years at KBGS e.g. 1958-1964 (optional) 1958-65

Current location (optional) Leeds