MOLLY BAYFIELD, aged 92
Living all her life in Norfolk, she was the inspiration behind the biggest hit of the Singing Postman – and received unexpected local recognition.
GREG McCARTHY, aged 47
A qualified primary school teacher, with his wife he set up a historical re-enactment company, working with schools. He specialised as a Viking and a Roman.
TED CORDERY, aged 96
Serving in the Royal Navy during the war, he was on the arctic convoys before being present at D-Day. In later life he stood up to a notorious media mogul.
MOLLY BAYFIELD, aged 92
Living all her life in Norfolk, she was the inspiration behind the biggest hit of the Singing Postman – and received unexpected local recognition.
GREG McCARTHY, aged 47
A qualified primary school teacher, with his wife he set up a historical re-enactment company, working with schools. He specialised as a Viking and a Roman.
TED CORDERY, aged 96
Serving in the Royal Navy during the war, he was on the arctic convoys before being present at D-Day. In later life he stood up to a notorious media mogul.
CHARLOTTE ‘BETTY’ WEBB, aged 101
After joining the army during the war, she became a codebreaker working at Bletchley Park, before being seconded to the USA and being employed at the Pentagon.
PATRICIA CROWTHER, aged 97
An actress who discovered spirituality and became a High Priestess of Wicca – a white witch. She was a broadcaster – and used her powers for healing and good.
GODFREY FOWLER, aged 90
A university lecturer and GP, who treated Oxford’s elite, he was a medical research pioneer, but eventually he suffered a terrible personal tragedy.
DEREK ROSE, aged 93
His father invented the pyjamas as we know them. He took over the family firm, selling luxury night ware to the rich and famous, being loved by his customers.
ANNE PONSONBY, aged 98
After volunteering for the forces in the war, she was recruited by the SOE, playing a major role co-ordinating clandestine operations in occupied Europe.
JOHN DAVID GLADWIN, aged 77
An accomplished musician who performed in rock bands before becoming more ethereal. He played a notable set at Glastonbury before retiring for a quieter life.
PETE WILKINSON, aged 78
Founder of Greenpeace, he was an environmentalist who protested about the dumping of nuclear waste and the slaughter of animals, and fought to save Antarctica.
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