martin andrews
Martin Andrews (LH 73-76) ‘During my time in London Martin and I became good friends. If I did one thing for him, I introduced him to London House, where he resided 73-76. He became good friends with Colonel and Mrs Wilson. Later, he purchased a house close by in Doughty Mews. This enabled him to remain part of the Goodenough “family”, which became an important part of his life. Martin had a very welcoming and positive nature, and offered friendship and hospitality to many Australian professionals – and doubtless many others – over almost 40 years.’ – Howard Tanner (LH 70-73) ‘Martin was, in my experience, a lovely man, a dedicated friend, a person of incredible knowledge in terms of historical architecture. He was, moreover, a valuable goodwill ambassador for the Trust.’ – Susan Cerasano (WGH 79) ‘In 1988 I moved from London to Birmingham for work, but spent many weekends in London. I moved back to Perth, Australia in 1993, but have had many trips back to London. All through this time, Martin was a “constant” for me on Mecklenburgh Square. He was always so cheerful and friendly when I would turn up on the doorstep at his red front door in Doughty Mews – more recently also with my family. I was one of the “London House swallows” returning to roost! It was fun catching up with him. He would bring me up to date with latest happenings on the Square, and draw my attention to current “must see” events in London.’ – Phillip Bairstow (LH 79-83) ‘I met Martin Andrews when I arrived at London House in September 1999. He was a friend of my late father, Hira Singh, who was also a London House alumnus. Martin was a very pleasant person who when he met me would always ask as to how I was getting on both academically and at the College. I look back with fond memories when he and the late Colonel Wilson invited me out to dinner on one of Colonel Wilson’s trips to the Trust and they regaled me with stories of the Trust in the 70s and also some of my father’s antics, which I then related to my father much to his chagrin. My family, all of whom knew Martin and who also have all been residents at the College over the years, are all deeply sorry to hear of his demise.’ – Navit Kaur Randhawa (LH 99-00) ‘Martin was one of the kindest and most genuine people I have met in my life. Having been cut off from my own family for 15 years – he became family to me. It is a great loss.’ – Ajay Domun (LH 99-02)
DOUGHTY MEWS, WITH AJAY DOMUN (LH
99-02) (FAR LEFT) AND FRIENDS
AT AN ALUMNI RECEPTION IN LONDON HOUSE
‘Martin indeed was worth knowing. A cultivated and quietly outgoing man, if given the chance he went out of his way to make the visitor welcome. Always keen to share his knowledge and love of London and England with others, a conversation with Martin was always a pleasure and profitable. And together with his choosing to fashion himself when in the Square in the style of a literati, and his contributions to the library, he more than played his part in giving the College an academic character! He should be greatly missed.’ – Austin Lovegrove ‘I am very sorry that Martin has died. I find it unbelievable that he has passed away, given how energetic he was each time we met and talked to each other. Good to hear that his Thanksgiving Service was packed, he deserves all our best and kindest wishes.’ – Jörg Leib (WGH 09-12)
TRIBUTE FROM MARTINʼS BROTHER, GILES ANDREWS
Goodenough College was very very special to Martin, as were his home in Doughty Mews and the nearby Mecklenburgh Square Garden. Martin was very obviously a friend to everyone, as people from all three places have since confirmed, all saying how much they still miss him. That very familiar figure with an interested word for everyone. I must say, as his brother and sole sibling, there has been a slight dichotomy here, for whatever reason. Martin was keen to keep his London life very protected. Communications with him were of course always there, and we as a family knew of his very close connection with the College, his staying there as a student, regular volunteer work and close relationships over the years with so many which continued even when they had left. But there was a part of this Martin – this was the way he was – kept very much to himself. I am therefore so grateful to Goodenough for showing me more of what he really was, what he gave and how appreciated he was. I and the family so appreciate too the close support and help Goodenough gave him in the months before he died, and I personally for the way I have been welcomed into the College’s family circle. May the Andrews link continue and grow! GILES ANDREWS, MARTINʼS BROTHER
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