No. 139 The Trusty Servant and perhaps an annual fly-in could be arranged. Expressions of interest to the Win Coll Soc office.
Editor’ s note: This is not the first time such an initiative has been suggested( see TS 133, p40) so we hope that Paul will not be flying and dining solo.
OW Publications
David J Critchley( B, 68-73) has translated Jean-Jacques Olier’ s Explication des cérémonies de la grand’ messe de paroisse of 1657 under the title The Mystical Meaning of the Ceremonies of the Mass. The book, an edited version of Olier’ s lectures to his seminarians at St Sulpice in Paris, regards every gesture and detail of the traditional Catholic Mass as full of meaning, and in an extraordinary flow of eloquence brings these inner meanings to the surface. 288 pages; Angelico Press; ISBN 979-8892800402
David Du Croz( C, 60-65) has edited and co-authored a limited edition commemorative publication to honour the memory of those from Marlborough College who fought in, and those who lived through the First World War. The College has a rich archival history from this period, and a magnificent Memorial Hall built to commemorate the 749 former pupils and members of staff who died in that war. This book brings together a whole range of stand-alone stories about this place and its people before, during and after the war. It is extensively illustrated throughout in colour. Proceeds from the sale of the book go towards The Marlborough Difference Campaign to increase the number of free bursary places at the College, and the book can be purchased online at marlboroughcollege-foundation. sumupstore. com ISBN 978-1-5272-23241-7
John R. J. Gray( H, 97-02) has written and published Bostall Heath to Plumstead Common: A South London Landscape History. A mixture of geography, local history and memoir, this zine explores three commons in south-east London, tracing how they fit into the broader landscape, as well as the history of how they were saved for public use. It also features a potted history of the South London landscape, from Domesday to today. The cover was printed using letterpress by Peckham’ s Nice & Graphic studio, and it features new photos by Woolwich-based Sam Walton. Available directly from the author at southlondoncommons @ gmail. com as well as in bookshops across South London.
Keir Simpson-Giles( K, 81-86) has published the third book in what has now turned out to be a loose trilogy about Russia. Who Will Defend Europe? follows Moscow Rules( 2019) and Russia’ s War on Everybody( 2022). The new book looks with alarm at the implications of Vladimir Putin’ s determination to restore Russia’ s empire, the ambivalence of Donald Trump about letting him do it, and the semi-quiescent response by the UK and Western Europe to the danger this poses. 272 pages; Hurst; ISBN 978-1911723486
David Hannay( A, 52-57) has written and published The Story of Carsluith, a tale of rural depopulation in the 20 th century, and at the heart of which is the small community centred on the village of Carsluith in Dumfrieshire. Copies available from the author, £ 10. Please apply via Win Coll Soc.
Ben Hay( A, 55- 60) has published independently Seduced by Savoy a collection of eclectic and personal essays and companion guide to the wildlife, people and history of the Western Alps, with a digression over Hannibal’ s Pass. A lifelong visitor to France, Ben’ s book provides a companion guide to anyone eager to learn more about the remarkable people, places and history of the Western Alps. Available direct from alpineswiftpub1 @ btinternet. com 287 pages; ISBN 978-1399992862
To mark the centenary of the first attempted ascents of Mt Everest, a group of Wykehamists and others travelled through Tibet to Everest North Base Camp, as George Mallory had done 100 years earlier. One of the OWs on the 21 st century expedition was Mark Power( C, 79-84), who has recently published a book incorporating sketches he made during the expedition. It is called Vanishing: A Tibetan Sketchbook and is in a limited print run. Copies can be acquired from the author. Please apply via Win Coll Soc. 73 pages; Peter Foolen Editions; ISBN 978-9490673307
David Tonge( K, 55-60) has recently published two books:
The Kremlin’ s Confidant: How a British naval officer suspended the Cold War. This biography describes how a British naval officer became a Kremlin favourite and CIA target as Gorbachev’ s Kremlin decided to open the Soviet economy to the west. In 1985, Moscow reached out to Martin Packard, a retired British naval commander. He was promised unrivalled access to the hidden riches of the Soviet Empire with a cornucopia spread before
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