| Name | Attended | Profession | Picture | Form Picture |
| Stephen Alambritis | 1968-1975? | Politician, Journalist and Referee |
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Known as Sooty at
school Stephen (Soterios) Alambritis is Head of Press and Parliamentary
Affairs to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) since 1988. Stephen
was a member of the Cabinet Office Better Regulation Task Force (1997
–2000) along with Chai Patel another former Elliott pupil. He is also a Labour Party Councillor in Merton (2006), and until May 2006 was the Cabinet Member in Merton for Diversity. He became Leader of the Council in Merton at the Election of May 2010. He has been regularly interviewed on TV and radio including a session with the infamous John Humphreys! In his spare time, Stephen is a member of Merton Volunteer bureau and a Class I Football Association Referee. He enjoys real ale and is a member of CAMRA. |
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| Joe Armstrong | 1993-1997 | Actor |
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Joe Armstrong, who left the school 1997 is
now a successful actor in his own right, following in the footsteps of his father, the well known actor Alun Armstrong. They worked together in the successful TV Series Between the Sheets. Joe's promising career continues today (2006) with Robin Hood the TV series, where he plays the part of outlaw Allan Adale (pictured right). |
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| Geoff Arnold | 1955-1962? | England Bowler |
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Geoffrey Graham Arnold (b. 3
September 1944) is a cricketer who played 34 Tests and 14 one-day
internationals for England. His nickname of "Horse" is based on his
initials of GG. He was a seam and swing bowler, who finished his
first-class cricket career, which lasted from 1963 to 1982, with 1130
wickets at an average of 21.91.
He played for Surrey and Sussex, winning the County Championship with the former county in 1971. He was a Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1972. After his playing career, he became a bowling coach. He is currently (2006) assisting Surrey. |
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| Daisy Asquith | 1989-94 | Documentary Maker |
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Daisy left the Elliott in 1994 and
went straight to Jacob Kramer Art School in Leeds. By the age of 19 she
had become a receptionist at a production company (Windfall Films) and is
today recognised as an unusual and talented documentary maker, who is not
afraid to take on difficult projects.
Much of her work is done with small hand held cameras and she can spend weeks understanding her subject and the contributor's mind. |
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| Linda Barnett MBE | 1960-65 | Senior Executive Officer |
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Linda was Linda Batten when at
school. Her long career in health started at the Artificial Limb Service
at Roehampton, in 1969.
Linda progressed through a number of
Senior Managerial posts on the Department of Health and Social Security
and upon retirement, in 1999, was awarded by the Queen the MBE, for
Services Rendered (see picture right). She now lives in Spain. |
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| Pierce Brosnan OBE. | 1964-1969 | Actor and since 1998 Producer |
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Arguably, the most famous 'Elliottonian'
around the world. He has made
many excellent films, the most famous being of course the 'Bond'
Series. He left school in 1969 to work at the Ravenna Studios in Putney.
We live in hope
that one day we will hear from 'Irish' (his nick name at school) himself and
can then perhaps offer more background. |
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| Ian Buckley | 1956-1964 | Playwright |
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Ian will be well remembered by many
of those who were at school with him, for having a bit of reputation as a
tough guy, though he very much prefers to be remembered for his sporting
and academic achievements. On leaving the Elliott, he went to Christ’s
College, Cambridge, where he gained an Honours degree in English
Literature and then went on to study for an MA at Kent University.
He also played soccer for Crystal Palace Juniors, London Schoolboys and
was the first lad from a state comprehensive to represent Cambridge
against Oxford at Wembley. His prolific lists of Plays have been seen on both stage and TV, as well as being broadcast on Radio (full details can be found on his website). He is a member of the Writers’ Guild of Great Britain. as well as the Actors and Writers London Group and has been involved as a writer with the Theatre Royal, Stratford East |
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| Crispin Cole | 1973-1978 | Musician and Screen Writer |
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While at the Elliott Crispin was the
'Narrator' in Bob Sabine's 1978 production of Cabaret. On leaving He
gravitated towards the world of entertainment, playing guitar in a number
of different bands including one hit wonders Jimmy the Hoover. Using the name Cris Cole, he later embarked on a career as a writer and soon found success with Embassy, a comedy movie, made for television. Other writing projects included Episodes for The Bill and Twisted Tales. He has written two movies in the UK, Pelican Blood and Lovebite, and one in Canada the Good Times are Killing Me Currently he has a number of TV projects in development in Hollywood and his latest and most successful venture, is as creator, writer and producer of the Sky Series Mad Dogs. Crispin says he was influenced by the works of David Lynch and the Coen brothers and likes to produce a storyline that is "never quite what you think it is going to be". |
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| Brenda Edwards | 1974-1980 | Dancer & Choreographer |
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Nominated twice for The Cosmopolitan
Woman of the Year, Brenda as well as being a choreographer and
professional dancer. holds the distinction of being the first black woman
to work in a British Ballet Company.
She was awarded the MBE in the New Year's Honours list 2005, for her outstanding achievement in Dancing. |
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| Steven Fleming | 1969-1973 | Doctor and Scientist |
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Steven D. Fleming is currently a
senior lecturer in reproductive medicine in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Sydney and Scientific Director of Westmead Fertility Centre. From 1993 to 1997 he was appointed Lecturer in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Nottingham, UK, where he established the world’s first master’s degree in assisted reproduction technology with Simon Fishel. He has acted as a consultant to assisted reproduction centres in Egypt, Greece, Jordan, Israel, Malaysia and Thailand. his extensive research activities have resulted in numerous publications in various books and peer-reviewed journals, as well as invitations to speak at and chair sessions at national and international conferences. |
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| Bob Gilbert | 1958 -1965 | Entrepreneur and Director |
Bob with Mikhail Gorbachev |
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On leaving school Bob joined Thomas
Cook, but an avid passion for music and an ability to speak a number of
languages led Bob to the music business becoming international promotion
manager for a number of well known bands such as Genesis, Lindisfarne,
Nazareth and even Monty Python. In the mid 70’s he was recruited as Vice
President of Worldwide Sales at Choice Hotels International based in
Washington DC. As a pioneer in the electronic side of the travel business,
he helped developed the hotel industry’s first online consumer booking
site. |
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| Brian Gwaspari | 1961 -1966 | Actor |
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Having played Don Juan in 'Much Ado
About Nothing' and Edmund in the 1963 Elliott School Production of 'King
Lear', Brian went on to small parts at the Royal Shakespeare in Stratford
and later starring and guest-star roles in the West End, in Films and on
TV. His many Television appearances include The Sweeney, The Gentle Touch, Yes Prime Minister, and Waiting for God. |
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| John Hamill | 1958-1962 | Body Builder, Actor |
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John had an
interest in body building and was successful involved in it during the sixties.
He went into acting and regularly
appeared in the long running soap Crossroads as Dave Cartwright He also had small parts in Doctor Who, Space 1999 and
The Professionals. Films included Tower of Evil, Hardcore and A Dandy in
Aspic. Plus the odd 'slightly hot' movie.
More here
The webmaster has special reason to remember John. I was at school at the same time and on one particular day, I was being picked on by one of the school bullies. John (who I only knew well enough to 'nod' good morning to) walked by and saw this. He 'had a word' with him and I was never troubled again. Thanks John! |
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| Graham Holley | 1964-1972 | Notable Civil Servant |
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On leaving School, Graham became a
Civil Servant and worked in various Government Departments: Education;
Cabinet Office; Privy Council; Defence and Ofsted. He is now Chief Executive of the Training and Development Agency for Schools. |
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| Zubair Khatri | 1977-1982 | Company Director |
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Zubair entered the world of IT shortly after leaving school Today he is the Managing Director of Qi2 and he generously supports this website. More to follow |
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| Chris Lillywhite | 1978-1983 | Cyclist |
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Chris was a professional rider between 1987 and 1999 and represented England in the 1984,1994 and 1998 Commonwealth Games. He also won the Milk Race in 1993. |
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| Gary McDonald | 1973-1978 | Actor, Composer. |
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An up and coming Actor, Gary is currently breaking in to the USA Market.
Notable UK Performances include the Pilot of London's Burning (played Ethnic). Thief Takers (DC Oxford). Eastenders (Darren Roberts). With appearance in Casualty and the Bill. He has also appeared in several films and Stage Plays. Gary says he is "proud of his Elliott roots" |
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| Greg McKenzie | 1989-1995 | Journalist, Radio / TV presenter |
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Greg first UK TV appearance was with
LWT presenting the youth
show The Day In The Life Of A News
Presenter. He followed this by working for
IRN,
CBS (in LA) and the UK's
Channel 5.
He is currently reading and reporting for BBC Radio 1 and 1xtra News. He has a twin brother Michael who works for BBC TV News in New York |
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| Mike McKenzie | 1989-1995 | Journalist, News Producer |
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Mike is Greg twin brother and is
also involved with the media
He has worked for BBC TV News in New York, as well as Channel 4 News (ITN)
as a News Producer.
For the last 8 years he has been with the BBC and is currently a News Producer |
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| Jeff Mills | 1960 - 1964 | Missionary |
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Unlike so many of us who just
moan about the state of the world and wait for 'the governments' to sort
it out, Jeff has 'got off his backside' and gone out there to help. He is an evangelist and is a missionary in Guatemala, Latin America. When you have time go to his website (link in his name above) and read about his work among the poor, in between Volcano Eruptions, hurricanes and the many murders, which are common and regular events. |
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| Dr. Delyth Morgan | 1974 - 1979 | MP and Baroness |
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A working Labour Peer in the House
of Lords. 1996-2004, was the Chief Executive of 'Breakthrough Breast
Cancer'. Baroness Delyth Morgan of Drefelin. She is the daughter of late
Julian Morgan and Ann Morgan and married Jim Shepherd in 1991. Has been involved in and held posts in many 'good causes' including Breakthrough Breast Cancer, Shelter, National Cancer Taskforce and Working for Childcare. She is currently Chief Executive of The Breast Cancer Campaign |
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| Rex Motley | 1956 - 1959 | Ford Motor Co Service Trainer |
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On leaving the School Rex undertook an apprenticeship with Crimble of Staines, a Ford Main Dealership. He joined the FORD Motor Company in Sept 1965, at their Commercial Vehicle division in Langley. Having initially worked on the assembly line he joined the Ford Service school and became one of their trainers. In 1993 he was offered early retirement, which he accepted. However the following day he was back at Ford now as a Freelance Trainer and has remained working with them to this date (2010). |
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| Perry Nove CBE QPM | 1954 - 1960 | Career Police Officer |
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Perry Nove retired as the Commissioner of Police for the City of London in 2002, having held the post since 1998. He was considered by many to be one of the country’s leading experts on white collar crime, He joined the police force in 1961 soon after leaving the Elliott. In 1994 as a Met Police Commander, he was a senior investigating in the second Stephen Lawrence investigation Between 2004 and 2005 he conducted a strategic review on behalf of the Home Office, looking into the national arrangements within the police service for managing missing persons data. |
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| Dr. John Nunn | 1965 - 1970? | Chess Grand Master |
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Dr John Nunn, chess grandmaster,
joined Elliott in 1965, aged 10 (a year early). Appeared on the children's
TV programme Crackerjack with five other pupils in January 1966. London
under-12 Champion, 1964, 1965, 1966. London Under-14 Champion 1968. In
1969 passed two Maths A-levels, grade A in Pure Maths and what he
calls a 'miserable' grade B in Applied Maths, his worst ever maths result!
In October, 1970, aged 15, John went to Oxford University to study maths.
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| Chai Patel | 1970 -1973 ? | Mental Health & Education Services |
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Chai Patel qualified as a Doctor in 1979.
After spending some years as an investment banker he has been
distinguished in the field of continuing health care, and healthcare
policy issues, being awarded a CBE in 1999 for his services to the
development of social care policies. He is Chief Executive of the Priory Group and a Trustee of the Windsor Leadership Trust; a Trustee of the IPPR; a Senior Associate of the King's Fund and a founder member of the New Health Network. He is also a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and the Royal Society of Arts; a member of the Institute of Directors; a Companion of the Institute of Management and has received an Honorary Doctorate from the Open University. |
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| Maxwell Reed | Pre 1938 | Actor |
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Successful Actor - including
Daybreak (1947) Blackout
(1950) Flame of Araby (1951).
Born 1919, died 31 October 1974.
First husband of Joan Collins, who lived for many years a few yards from the new Elliott's current site. |
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| Brenda Sawyer | 1948 - 1953? | Athlete |
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English Shot
Putt Champion. Became Brenda Bedford when she married. (Awaiting more info and hopefully a picture).
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| Colin Stagg | 1974 -1979 | Innocent Victim |
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Colin's name is probably as well
known as that of any former pupil, since he was set up by Police in a
"sugar trap" and wrongly accused of a 1992 knife murder on Wimbledon
Common of Rachel Nickell. He was remanded in custody until cleared by an
Old Bailey Judge in 1994. After a fourteen year wait he was finally
financially compensated for the traumatic experience, and the real murder
jailed.
Today Colin has started to write and produce his own Music, playing all the instruments himself and has produced over 30 songs to date. |
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| Alan Trengove | 1941-1946 | Journalist Author |
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Alan was born in London, the son of
an Australian World War 1 soldier and his English wife. They lived in
Fulham, and he was evacuated to Guildford as a 10-year-old at the outbreak
of World War II, attending the Elliott's temporary premises at Guildown
House until the war's end.
He moved to Melbourne a few years later, and became a journalist and foreign correspondent. He is the author of 16 books, ranging from sport to popular history. The photograph shows Alan as one of the torch-runners at the 2000 Olympic Games. |
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| Trevor Whittle | 1973 -1980 | International Athlete - High Jump. |
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Whilst at school Trevor took up
athletics, specialising in the high Jump event, of which he won
numerous championship competitions in the youth and junior ranks. He
continued at senior level, winning and successfully defending titles at
the Surrey and Southern Counties Championships. He went on to represent
England and trialled for both the Commonwealth and Olympic games during
the 1980's. |
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