Walsh’s mug swims home... We’re always interested to hear about College memorabilia - especially interesting little objects such as the one pictured on the right. The picture of this pewter mug was sent to us from the States by a lady who had found it whilst going through her late father’s possessions. The inscriptions dates from 1874, and states, “Brighton College, 1874, Open Diving, Won By L G L Walsh”. The mug was originally won by Lionel George Laurence Walsh, born in 1859 and a College pupil from 1873 to 1876. What we’re not entirely sure about is how this item made it’s way across the pond; the lady
who sent in this picture is in no way related to Lionel, and believes that the mug came to her father via a third party sometime in the 1960’s. So... firstly, the Association appeals to it’s membership to have a think about how this mug came to arrive in the US... and also to dig out any similar items that you feel might be of interest to the rest of us. Photos and items can be donated by post to the OBA office, whereupon we shall don our best “Antiques Roadshow” thinking caps in establishing provenance and significance. Failing that wild supposition and guesswork usually works wonders...
OBA on FaceBook... The Association has recently started to engage our members through the fantastic FaceBook Community. We are mightily impressed by the capabilities of this online forum, and urge or entire membership to take a look; FaceBook serves as a professional and social network that is supremely easy to use and is a fabulous means by which to communicate with fellow OBs (as well with any usergroup with similar interests to you). Please bear in mind that the views and opinions contained within submissions from OB’s posted on this forum do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of the OBA, Brighton College, or 3B Web Design, and that any of these organisations reserve the right to edit or exclude submissions. Moreover, we urge all FaceBook users to properly use the privacy settings within your FaceBook account. Right: Original design of the front gate on Eastern Road. Sent to us by Rev Richard Thornburgh (son of Mike “Spike” Thornburgh, geography master, BCJS). More images and photos are on display at: www.oldbrightonians.com/gallery/
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