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Blyth Thompson (1946S)

Blyth Thompson meets School House Director Leon Glanvill: a connection spanning over 75 years
Friday 5 April 2019
Friday 5 April 2019
Blyth Thompson (1946S), now in his 91st year, came for a visit to The Mitre on Friday 5 April 2019. Blyth is also the Garden Route OD Branch Secretary, and resides in George.
Whilst having a refreshment at The Mitre, the current House Director of School House, Leon Glanvill (Bishops Staff), also popped in.
The School House connection between these two gentlemen stretch back to 1941, when Blyth entered School House - a time period of 78 years.

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