In response to Robin Turner’s article about ‘Gabriel’ in the January 2013 Bulletin, Richard Taylor (FS 59-64) has sent in the following:

“Having enjoyed (among so much else in the recent excellent Old St Beghian) Robin Turner's very amusing recollection of the machinations of the mischievous and ancient Gabriel, I wondered whether you would like to include the attached photograph of him, circa 1962, in the online version? He was quite a character, and could be as irreverent and surly towards teaching staff or others in authority as he could be conspiratorial with boys who appreciated his anarchic spirit. Gabriel was not exactly a fashion plate, but I do think that the photo captures his independence of spirit extremely well!”   The photograph was taken by Bruce Slack (FN 58-63), who has kindly allowed the use of it.

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