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Edmundson, Joseph (fl.1948-1960)
Person · fl.1948-1960

Became Organiser of Physical Education and Social Activities for Men in January 1948.

'Mr. Edmundson holds the London University Teachers' Certificate and also the Diploma in Physical Education of the Carnegie Physical Training College with Distinction in Teaching. He has had considerable experience in teaching, and in 1938 was appointed Assistant Organiser of Physical Education under the Middlesex County Council. He had a distinguished war record. Soon after being commissioned in the Royal Fusiliers he was awarded the M.C. in North Africa. Afterwards he held several important administrative posts connected with Physical Training and Sports Training in the Mediterranean theatre. At the present time he is LieutColonel Commanding a Cadet Battalion of the Middlesex Regiment.' (The Polytechnic Magazine, Jan 1948)
Studd, Rev Lionel Fairfax (1891-1915)
Studd, Rev Lionel Fairfax (1891-1915)
Person · 1891-14 Feb 1915

Educated at Winchester and Trinity College, Cambridge where he took hons in history. Studied for a year at Ridley Hall where he was a double prizeman. Joined the 12th London as a subaltern in the Poly Company. Ordained on Trinity Sunday 1914 in St Paul's Cathedral by the Bishop of London and commenced his work as curate of St James's Holloway.

Involved at the Poly since leaving Cambridge in 1913, notably in connection with the Christmas Dinner Fund and the Scottish Tours in Edinburgh. Entered as a student at the Poly Business Training School, studying accounts and then entered the accountants department at the Poly where he helped with the books. Became a regular member of the 2nd Poly hockey team.

Gazetted Captain on September 2nd 1914. For several weeks was in charge of the guard at Waterloo Station before his company was transferred to France.
Struck on the head by shrapnel whilst in the trenches with the 12th London Regt. near St Eloi on 14 February 1915. Studd is buried next to Major Vincent Hoare in the Ypres Town Cemetery Extension, Belgium.