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Unique historic perspective Dr Edgar Feuchtwanger studied for his PhD at the University of Southampton in the 1950s and went on to become a history lecturer in 1959. He has contributed significantly to the volumes written about Hitler and the Third Reich, however his perspective on the subject is somewhat unique; at the age of five Edgar found himself neighbours with Hitler when the then politician moved into a nine-room apartment just 100 yards along the street from his family home. Hitler was often seen at the apartment in Munich at the weekends. One of Edgar’s earliest memories was spotting Hitler while being taken for a walk in about 1933 – he was wearing a belted mac and a trilby hat which he lifted slightly in acknowledgement of the passers-by shouting ‘Heil Hitler’.
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Brian Bunday (BSc Mathematics, 1957) and Joan Bunday née Urry (BA French, 1957) celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary in September 2012, while enjoying a cruise on the river Elbe in Germany.
Clifford Longley (BSc Engineering, 1961) was awarded a Lambeth degree of Masters of Letters by the Archbishop of Canterbury. The Archbishop said the award was given in recognition of his “commitment and achievements as an author, broadcaster and journalist”. He also contributes regularly to BBC Radio 4’s ‘Thought for the Day’ slot and has written books entitled, The Worlock Archive (1999) and Chosen People (2002).
James Taylor (BSc Geology, 1989) lives in Truro, Cornwall where in 2004 he set up an Asian Restaurant called Chantek. Having lived in South East Asia he is passionate about the food from that region.
1970s Jonathan Norden (BSc Chemistry, 1970) writes: “Eight members of chemistry and Mark Callingham from the class of 1970 had their 5th reunion in October 2012. A good time was had by one and all. Further reunions this year and 2014 are planned.”
Brian and Joan Bunday
Philip Michael Pugh’s (PhD Oceanography, 1977) nephew James Pugh, has won a place to study chemistry at Southampton and will be living in Glen Eyre halls just like he did. His daughter, Marcela has just graduated from the University of the West of England. Peter Emery (BSc Physiology and Pharmacology, 1979) writes: “My daughter is following in my footsteps by going to Southampton to study history”.
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1990s Margaret Jones Williams (PhD Science, 1998) writes: “My fellow international graduate friends inspired me a lot as we were all together learning, living, studying and achieving at a superb institution in a wonderful country. I have lost touch with friends from Brazil, Mexico, Spain, Israel, Iraq and Germany. I am living in Jamaica and working for the United Nations Development Programme. Please contact me and thank you for your friendship during my year at Southampton!”
2000s Anna Chesterman (BSc Physiotherapy, 2008) and her sister are participating in the Edinburgh Marathon Festival in memory of their brother, the late Lieutenant Andrew Chesterman (MEng Mechanical Engineering, 2008), from 3rd Battalion The Rifles. They are raising money for The Rifles Regimental Trust and would welcome any sponsorship. For more information, visit www.justgiving.com/chesterman