Bill is sadly missed by his family, friends and all who knew him at the school.

We are conscious that some people from his time at school may not be in contact with us and we would ask if you could pass on this information to those that you know.

As is the usual practice, we would like to place an obituary for him in the 2023 OI Journal and would be very grateful for any stories or memories you may wish to share which we could put together for the publication. Please address any contributions to me through oldipswichians@ipswich.school.

With best wishes,

Iain Chesterman

OI Chairman
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I saw your request in the recently emailed OI Newsletter for memories of Bill Hardie.

Although I was not at school with Bill and had only met him briefly I have good memories of him.

Around 1990 there was a “ Victorian Fair” , a historical themed visitors event at New Lanark the former 18th century cotton spinning mill village.  I was living in Glasgow and decided to take the family along.  As we drove down the approach road a steward was on hand to direct us where to  park.  He was wearing a familiar looking boater so I asked him if it was from Ipswich School.  He replied “Bill Hardie 1953-57”.  He insisted we went to see him after the event and welcomed us to his house.  It had been tastefully converted from one of the original tenements built for the mill workers.   Bill was great company.

Supplied by Stephen Rodgers  (OI 1959-64)