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V Farewell to the Master, London 4th June 2013
V Unveiling of The Henderson Building 20thJune 2013
4 A Victorious Year by Jonathan Ross (2006)
5 Class of 2001
8 10 Thank You For the Music
10 Ai Home' with Ellie and Gracie
12 Artistic Endeavours
14 News, Views, Schmooze plus 60 Seconds with Walter Isaacson
15 Highly Recommended: Lynne Henderson's Bakewell Tart
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This special edition of The Pembrokian marks the final term of Giles Henderson's Mastership. I have now been part of this College for eight years, all thanks to the trusting and persuasive nature of Giles, who encouraged me to stay in the Development Office (much) longer than the three months I originally intended. One of the big highlights of this period has been watching our fabulous new buildings progress from planning right through to witnessing their official opening on 23rd April this year. It is astonishing how quickly we have settled in and feel that these wonderful new facilities are our natural home! This magazine looks back on 12 years that will no doubt be remembered as 'The Henderson Era'. There are many tributes to, and stories about, Giles and Lynne in these pages, as well as pieces about the arts and sport which have flourished during their tenure. Updates from others who matriculated in 2001 can be found on pp5-7, and there's even a contribution from the canine members of the Henderson clan, who we will all miss immensely when they move on. For baking fans (or certainly Bake-well fans) p15 is a must — thanks to Lynne for sharing her 'highly recommended' and completely delicious recipe. A final piece of very new news: I am happy to report that one of the new buildings has been formally named The Henderson Building. A plaque therein pays tribute to the "forward looking leadership" of Giles and Lynne. 'Their' Pembroke has been a joy to be part of, and we all wish them the very best for their retirement. For those of us remaining at Pembroke, there is much excitement about the future. Personally, as I make the change into a brand new role as Head of Communications, I think that this most dynamic and innovative of Colleges has a solid platform from which to do amazing things, and I look forward to sharing those experiences with all of you.
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Magazine edited and written by Sophie Elkan Magazine designed by Tom Moyser Catherine Beckett Head of Communications
Front cover photograph: Rob Judges THE PEMBROKIAN
A VICTORIOUS YEAR by Jonathan Ross (2006), President of the Pembroke College Boat Club
or years after the heady days of 2003, articles about the Boat Club have been concerned with valiant efforts, near misses and looking forward to strength the next year. Across all boats PCBC enjoyed the highest average success, but the ultimate prize of Headship remained elusive. As always, Eights approached with alarming alacrity Whilst the rest of Oxford packs its year's partying into the eight short weeks of Trinity term, the rowers prepare with their usual diligence none more so this year than W1. However, with all but one of last year's Headship winners unavailable, the girls faced an uphill battle. Under the watchful eye of Ben Reed they showed talent and grit, and the boat thrived in his trademark style. Headship was held on the first day, but sadly, they were unable to resist the charge of the larger and older St John's crew. Full credit to St John's though; they have risen from Division 3 to Headship in just eight years. Pembroke's lower boats showed a great resurgence this year. M3 and M4 racked up nineteen bumps and three sets of blades between them. W2 have risen at least three in every competition over the past two years, and won blades into Division 3 this year. M2, highly placed as always,
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dispatched Queen's with consummate ease their move to stay away but were spent on the Wednesday of Eights, but were by Boathouse Island, and we bumped, unable to escape a powerful Somerville travelling almost a seat a stroke faster. crew leaving them level for the week. Inevitably, Christ Church bumped This year the competition belonged Oriel on Thursday and felt they had an to Ml. Certainly Pembroke's most easy Headship in their grasp. Friday proved powerful ever crew attached themselves differently as we delivered the perfect to the second bungline on the Wednesday. row to keep Christ Church at a length's Nonetheless, they were surrounded by distance for the entire course. Saturday crews more powerful still. In front sat always brings a new complexion to the Oriel, stroked by Olympic champion racing: no more second chances, enjoying Malcolm Howard, backed up by a Dutch the support - but feeling the pressure international oarsman in the seven seat. from the hordes of alumni wandered down Behind us, Christ Church - four Blues, one from the Garden Party. Isis and two OUBC spares. We couldn't It was a desperate scramble at forty cast ourselves as complete underdogs, strokes a minute down Boathouse Island though - the entire crew had represented to hold off Christ Church at a canvas but the University, and that strength was to all tension evaporated once the clacker pay dividends. descended, and the celebrations could As the cannon went the three crews begin. set off under Donnington Bridge and in the first forty-five seconds nothing was Two years yielded as the rest of Division 1 disappeared into the far distance. At seventy-five Four sets of bumps seconds it was Christ Church making all the moves - half a length off as Oriel Four Headships held on station. Out onto Greenbanks and it was all change. A push in the gut sent Pembroke's first ever Torpids and Eights Christ Church out to over a length, and Double Oriel clinging on by a canvas. They made
CLASS OF 2001 Matriculating with the Hendersons
or many - and particularly those Visiting Students from America, who feature heavily in the reminiscences below - 2001 was an unsettling time to be away from home. Incoming undergraduates and graduate students starting out their academic careers that year were undoubtedly somewhat relieved to discover a new Master and his wife who felt very much that 'they were all Freshers together'. The time since, has been no less evolutionary for them all.
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It was The Master who told me EMMA GERMAIN, ENGLISH I remember finding out that at my first that it was okay that I did not know Pembroke dinner I was to sit next to what I wanted to do with my life when The Master. I was petrified. Images of I left university. After working as a the ambitious and strikingly frightening journalist I now love being the Head Masters from Inspector Morse ran of Communications at Manhattan Loft through my mind. But then I sat next Corporation, famous for restoring the to Giles Henderson, our Master, who Grade I listed St Pancras Renaissance put me at ease immediately and took Hotel and our work at the iconic Ealing the time to introduce me to Lynne. To Studios. My passion for great architecture a terrified 18 year old, away from home was fostered by living amongst Oxford's for the first time, I felt like I had found a famous 'dreaming spires', but I know that a large part of my confidence is thanks to second family. Giles and Lynne Henderson.
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KATHRYNE BEEBE, HISTORY
When I arrived at Pembroke I was single, didn't know what I wanted to do with my life and often felt I was bluffing my way through tutorials. Twelve years on, I'm single, don't know what I want to do with my life and as to bluffing... Luckily, I was perfectly qualified to be a Management Consultant! So that was my first four years. Following secondments to the Prime Minister's Delivery Unit and a posting to Kenya with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation — I left to join the public sector. They've allowed me to work in the Policy Unit at No 10, as Private Secretary to the Home Secretary, and on topics ranging from Olympic security and police reform, to same-sex marriage and civil liberties. What has scarily often popped up is other Pembrokians; Laura Trott (2003) in No 10, Verity Harding (2003) in the Deputy Prime Minister's Office, Kathryn Laing (2003) as Ken Clarke's Special Advisor and most worryingly a period where my housemate Mark Harris (2001) and I worked in the same office meaning we could have breakfast together, cycle to work together and work together — sadly he vetoed the idea of bunk beds.
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I was scheduled to fly from the US to the UK and arrive at Pembroke on 11 September 2001.1 didn't make it into Old Quad until the following week, but the peaceful, welcoming haven that I found at Pembroke (in such contrast to the chaos left behind in New York City) has stayed with me since. I met my wonderful husband, Joshua Hatton, because of Pembroke hosting the Oxford Tradition. Soon I'll be taking up a new position at the University of Texas and this summer, Joshua and I will help facilitate the third year of the New York College Experience, the newest Oxbridge Academic summer program that translates the inspiration that Oxford and Pembroke offer to the streets of Manhattan.
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NAOMI BOWMAN, MATHEMATICS
In my final year at Oxford, the tsunami hit Thailand and I raised money to help rebuild Phi Phi Island.Two weeks after finals I moved to Phi Phi to volunteer for seven months with Help International Phi Phi, working on projects with the money I had raised. In the year after the disaster, over 2,000 volunteers came to help out. We rebuilt and reopened businesses, donated to families in need, and helped provide a new water supply for the local school. Also, during that time myself and a partner opened SpiderMonkey Rock Climbing, a climbing school on the island and over the next six years we also opened two travel agencies, a shop and SpiderMonkey Bar and Cafe on a different island. I returned to England in June 2011, and now work for Ion Trading, a trading software company in London. (I've continued playing pool and now play for Central London, the county team.) ELTON CHAN, PPE I still remember the
conversation I had with the Hendersons during Freshers' Week: I was asked why I had come to Pembroke to pursue a second Degree and my answer; 'I want to be educated'. It was the beginning of an eventful decade in which lives of many around the world were changed. One would never find a better time to read PPE. I returned to Asia in 2004 to start my career in Hong Kong. With the further opening of the China market and the rapid economic development around Asia, the world is paying more attention to this part of the globe. I have found myself travelling extensively in the region and have also acquired the professional qualification of Management Accounting as part of my career development. For me, life after Pembroke has been an extension of the education process which I have always enjoyed. ADAM BRODIE, GEOGRAPHY
At school, meeting the towering figure of a Headmaster for the first time was pretty daunting and intimidating, not so at Pembroke. Giles and Lynne both made you feel welcome and at ease, because that is in their nature but also (I think) because THE PEMBROKIAN 6
there was a shared feeling of experiencing everything Pembroke for the first time. While I have many fond memories of Pembroke, my outstanding memory is from 25 August 2012 when I married Philippa Smith in the College. It was just a fantastic day - from a nerve-calming game of croquet on Chapel Quad with Best Man, Matt Honeyben (2001) and my ushers (including Stephen Moi, 2001) in the morning, through to Len calling time at the bar. Philippa and I live in Wandsworth, and are really excited as we are expecting our first child in September. After qualifying as an ACA and spending three years in Mergers & Acquisitions, I now work on the management team of a software-development business. LUCY ROJANKSY, HISTORY & ENGLISH
I always think of my year at Pembroke as one of the highlights of my university experience. I got to live an Anglophile's dream of Pimms, punting, and cricket. As a visiting student it would have been easy to get by without knowing Master and Mrs Henderson but their hospitality and generosity helped us all forge a lasting bond with the College - upon learning that several international students were remaining in College for the Christmas
holiday, they invited us to join them for lunch, and gave us a sense of belonging even though we were far from home. IAN MONK, BIOCHEMISTRY & MEDICINE (2005)
My undergraduate days at Pembroke were a wonderful mix of experiences: making sense of the complexities of Biochemistry and also in the physical and mental challenges of rowing. It was incredibly tough but turned out well on the river and at the Exam School and more importantly, I also got together with my partner, Sally (also now a doctor). While many people contributed to those most formative of years, Giles and Lynne deserve fantastic credit. When I started studying medicine as a graduate in Pembroke it was strange to be a "fresher" again. With a strong academic grounding behind me I felt able to approach medicine from a more vocational angle and since starting out as a junior doctor in the NHS in 2009 I've
been fortunate to work in some fabulous units doing remarkable medicine and currently am working at the Royal Brompton in London - one of five centres nationally offering ECMO, a last chance treatment for lung failure. RYAN McGHEE, PPE
I will always think of my three years at Pembroke as the most important and character forming of my life. Not only was being JCR President one of the craziest experiences that you could have, but it was also a time when I was provided with the upmost help, advice and support, from Giles and Lynne Henderson. When I left Pembroke I moved to London and a career in Human Resources. I met my partner Clayton (an Aussie) in 2008 and in 2009 relocated to Perth, Western Australia. In 2012 I joined Diageo in Sydney as their Head of HR. My degree has undoubtedly opened many doors for me in my career - Pembroke set me up for life.
SAM ARORA, PPE
I came to Pembroke just days after the September 11 attacks, when I had been working in Washington, DC. It was an uneasy time to be away from home and in an unfamiliar setting, particularly as it became clear that my country would be going to war. Giles and Lynne understood this and made us feel at home. Theirs is a unique and powerful combination of leadership and grace. Since graduating from Columbia University — where I was co-founder of the Columbia Political Union (loosely based on the Oxford Union), I received a J.D. from Georgetown University, where I was elected as President of the Student Bar Association. Today, I have the honour of serving as Maryland State Delegate, representing 125,000 constituents and hold a seat on the Judiciary Committee. I also am Vice President for Business Development of the Arora Group, providing health care services to veterans, active-duty military personnel, and their families. Along the way I held legal clerkships with the US Attorney's Office and the Attorney General of the State of Maryland. I also served as an aide to then-Senator Hillary Clinton and worked on all three of her campaigns (Senate and Presidential).
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through the gate — signposted Witney. Walk along the bridleway, through the willows, and at the junction of paths turn right, through the gate, and follow the field edge. Keep going, cross the road, and two S until you come to a path leading down through the woods. Once you reach the bottom and cross the next S there is a path along the fence with a wildflower meadow on your right. Three more S, bear left and you will come to a S by the river. Cross this and enter the woods, bearing right at a gate and following the arrows over two footbridges. After a brief stroll, cross the Windrush once
more and you will find a 'squeeze gate' toward Minster Lovell Hall. Yet another S, and you will then be at liberty to explore the ruins. Leave through the churchyard and continue along the grassy path - crossing the S — and as you veer right (and cross yet another two stiles) you will find yourself in the Wash Meadow rec. Keep right, find the gate to the High Street and the Old Swan pub is on your left.
RAMBLING ON The last MCR Ramble
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he MCR Ramble quickly became a much-loved aspect of the Henderson's tenure at Pembroke. By inviting the graduate community to join them — and the dogs — for a stroll in
THE STUDENTS Meghan Campbell (2011), current MCR President: "The MCR Ramble has been a fixture of the Pembroke MCR social scene for many years! Twice a year Giles and Lynne have graciously given of their time and escorted post-graduate students through fields and pastures in the Cotswolds." Kathryn Beebe (2001) "They led the whole MCR through fields and over stiles. On one walk the Master went to ask directions of a fellow walker emerging from a hedge
the country, the Hendersons created an opportunity to get to know the students, and for the students to get to know some of Oxfordshire's most idyllic settings. If you are around over the summer, try for
— our impromptu guide turned out to be Jack Straw, Foreign Secretary at the time." Chris Watkins (2001), MCR President "Ah the rambles. Stone age forts threatening to burst through the green hills, tiny village pubs, ruined monasteries looming out of the mist, Ellie bounding happily alongside, and the occasional Foreign Secretary. The conversation flowed freely in a dozen accents, and the green hills unfurled their secrets as the discussion ranged (rambled?) across the full gamut of politics, food, literature, history and the more I personal; family and home.
yourselves this route of around four miles finishing neatly at The Old Swan in Minster Lovell for cream tea on the lawn, or a something a little more alcoholic!
It might seem an unremarkable tradition, but with most graduates the rambles acted as a quiet, quintessentially English, statement of welcome." Ross Nicolson (2005), MCR President The ramble showed how dedicated Giles and Lynne were to getting to know graduate students. There is precious little opportunity to enjoy the countryside around Oxford, so these walks were a real treat, especially with the prospect of a pub lunch at the end of all the physical exertion!
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THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC The Master's Music Recitals
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unlight filters through the leadedlight windows and the exquisite notes of Debussy's 'Claire de Lune' - played by Peter Musson (Music, 2012) - wash over an audience comprising Fellows, staff and students in the packedout Oak Room in the Master's Lodgings. The air of tranquillity is ultimately to be interrupted by Professor Robin Wilson, Stipendiary Lecturer in Mathematics and his 'band of Dons' as they perform, for the last time, the aptly titled 'Mathematicians' Final Farewell'. Twice a term in Michaelmas and Hilary, and once in Trinity, the College community have been invited into the Lodgings, to perform in, or simply
enjoy, the (somewhat eclectic) Master's Music Recitals. Dr Guy Newbury, Senior Lecturer in Music, explains, "I believe the Master's Recitals were initiated in response to the lack of a suitable concert venue on Pembroke's main site, and in order to provide a forum for Pembroke musical activity at a variety of levels. The Master was aware of the penetration of Pembroke's capable musicians into the musical life of the wider University but wanted, as he put it, a slice of the action closer to home, and on a more informal basis. He and Lynne generously offered the Lodgings as a venue and the series has been consistently maintained." In the past twelve years, The Chapel Choir has established itself as one of
The musicians gathered in the Oak Room, prior to the last Recital on 2"d May
HENRY CHANDLER, ORGAN SCHOLAR:
"As a music student and Organ Scholar, I have often collaborated with Giles and Lynne regarding the wider musical scene at Pembroke. The Master's Recitals are unique to Pembroke, and are particularly useful for instrumentalists like myself; who may be preparing for an upcoming concert and would like the chance to practice in a more comfortable environment. Accordingly, this environment is attractive to performers of all standards and musical genres - it is not uncommon to hear rock, classical, jazz, barbershop ensembles, recorders and bagpipes in just one recital. It is also a wonderful opportunity for others to support their friends, or just attend for the pleasure of watching people perform. I have no doubt that the new Pichette Auditorium will also be an excellent performance space, further encouraging the eclectic musical life at Pembroke. I am extremely grateful for'the opportunities that Giles and Lynne have provided, and I'm sure their influence will live on through the enthusiasm and devotion of both the choir members and instrumentalists of Pembroke." THE PEMBROKIAN 10
the most prominent in the University, helped considerably by the support of the Hendersons and the succession of Organ Scholars, each of whom have played a vital part in increasing its status within College life, supported by Chaplains John Platt, and most recently Andrew Teal. Under Sam Baker (2009), the Choral Bursary was established and from this year, 2013, Choral Scholarships have been made available to aspiring members. 2007 set the bar high, when the Choir visited Tallinn and then returned to sing for the Chancellor's Court of Benefactors in Oxford. Since that date, the Choir has regularly toured Europe: in 2012 their trip to Paris saw them perform in some of the city's most beautiful churches and included an exclusive concert at the British Ambassodor's Residence at rue de Fauborg St Honore. Invited guests of the Ambassador, Sir Peter Ricketts GCMG (1971) attended the stand-out performance, described by Giles Henderson as one of the personal highlights of his Mastership. And, in 2011 those alumni who had not yet had the opportunity to appreciate the Choir here at Pembroke were entertained by them at the Royal College of Musicians in London, as they took centre-stage at the London Reception in November. As exhibited during those Master's Recitals, music at Pembroke is hardly exclusively classical. The popularity of the now-annual Pembroke College Musical pays tribute to that. This year's offering, Guys and Dolls, had the added benefit of the new Pichette Auditorium — a worthy setting for a fine display of the talent Pembroke has on offer (although few could ever forget the 2006 production of Grease, featuring non-other than renaissance-manextraordinaire, Bursar John Church in the role of Vince Fontaine!). Photographs: Rob Judges
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AT HOME WITH alking through the gate to the Master's Garden one cannot help but be made to feel 'at home' by our hosts, as they wait to greet us - shiny hair, long limbs, sparkling eyes and soft hands (or paws) are proffered in abundance. And such a gracious home it is. Clearly, the two are very much 'master' of all they survey as they bustle together through the reception area to the Oak Room, and beyond to the study where they cosy up on the sofa, ready to tell all. `Of course, we've got to know them all over the years' Ellie confides, and they both have patently enjoyed the attention and extra strokes and petting from the JCR and MCR. `The rambles are our favourite - obviously!' asserts Gracie, whose youthful energy is apparent as she rushes off again with our photographer to the Porter's Lodge to pose for a picture. Ellie's wistful gaze at this point hints of memories of Choccy, the Henderson's much-loved daschund, and time spent with both Choccy and Malin Lidstrom (2001) when the Hendersons first arrived. We caught up with Malin separately to see if she could shed
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some light on these most iconic Pembroke residents: "When I was there, the Hendersons had two dogs, Ellie the puppy and the old dachshund, Chocolate. I loved both dogs and I think they were quite fond of me. Since I was also filling in for the Porters occasionally, Ellie sometimes accompanied me in the Porters' Lodge. I will never forget the surprise on students' faces when they were greeted by Ellie in the Lodge window. Oxford can be a lonely place and dogs are wonderful companions". On Gracie's return, it is apparent that Ellie now adores her new, younger companion and together they make not just a striking pair, but a dynamic duo! `We pride ourselves on being able to judge the mood when our family entertains and we knew it was to be 'best paw forward' when a 'great Dane' of the Hollywood film industry came to the Lodgings. For some reason we had been locked in one of the rooms - an unfortunate mistake we're sure and no reflection on our willingness to lick hands and scamper delightfully when important guests come. Luckily, Gracie remembers how she was
ELLIE AND GRACIE able to find a means of escape and rush to greet the guests. She recalls, 'It was rather formal when I entered the room, but I soon put paid to that, and had `Mr Hollywood' eating out of my hand - or rather, I was eating out of his! The Mrs does serve such delightful canapes!' Ellie chips in, 'Naturally, the conversation revolved around us from that point onwards and why wouldn't it?' Although at College as a guest, keen to
see the Quads, the visitor was so delighted with Ellie and Gracie's gracious hosting that a significant cheque toward College bursaries followed his departure. `We often think we should actually be working in the Development Office and always bark a cheery 'hallo' when we're on the other side of the Alms House wall!' The Development Office declined to comment.
Photographs Above: portraits of Ellie and Gracie by Rob Judges. Right: Malin with Ellie and Chocolate
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ARTISTIC ENDEAVOURS The JCR Art Collection
welve years ago a dusty storage room in Staircase 18 was being put to use as a safe place to keep some of the 20th Century's finest works of modern art. Pembroke's JCR Collection has long been lauded as one of the most significant in the country and yet some years had passed since anyone had delved deep into those canvasses and experienced for themselves the pleasure — described by Andrew Lawson (1963) at the opening of the new Pembroke College Art Gallery in May this year, as `having died and gone to heaven'. Stacked away were paintings and sketches by such renowned artists as Clough, Wyndham Lewis, Pasmore and Minton. The story of how the Collection came about is well-known by former members of the JCR Art Fund, but so exceptional it deserves a brief re-telling: Anthony Emery came up to Pembroke in 1947 — that vital post-war period when returning soldiers changed the canvas of British Society. An abiding passion for art had led Emery to attempt to recreate the 1938 London International Surrealist Exhibition whilst imprisoned at the German camp, Oflag 79. The bemusement with which this was received by his fellow prisoners led Anthony to realise "the ignorance by the majority of the art of their own time". Arriving at Pembroke, Anthony determined to do what he could to address this and encouraged his fellow undergraduates to join together to create a JCR Collection; for a donation of £1 each, members could pool their resources and use the money to buy pictures — not just to adorn the walls of the JCR, but also to provide 'a measure of patronage' to lesser-known artists of the day. It was later decided that pictures would be made available to students to hang in their own rooms — a stipulation which
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Photographs: Above left and below right: guests enjoy the gallery at its Offical Opening (photographs by Sophie Elkan) Above right and over page: photographs by Quin tin Lake
holds true to this day, as the soon-to-be 125 pieces in the Collection can be seen throughout College. Emery's powers of persuasion were not put to use just with his peers, but arguably his masterstroke was convincing Sir Kenneth Clark, the former Director of the National Gallery to act as 'Eminent Voluntary Buyer' for the Fund between 1947-1950. When Professor Nico Mann (Fellow in Modern Languages, now Honorary Fellow) arrived at Pembroke in 1973
he remembers "the Collection had been lying neglected in a damp cellar for some years, gradually (with the help of JCR members) we pieced it together, traced missing works, catalogued them and had them valued - and where necessary restored - and then made them accessible to undergraduates through a loan scheme, as had been the original intention when the Collection was formed." Before leaving Pembroke in 1990 Professor Mann had been working on the creation
of a dedicated Gallery, but sadly this did not come to pass. The purchase in 1953 — and sale in 1997 — of the Francis Bacon work, 'Man in a Chair' is now the stuff of Pembroke legend but perhaps less widely known is that the L400,000 raised by the sale was used to convert the Fund to a registered charity, The Pembroke College JCR Art Collection Fund. The interest on the endowment is used each year to both maintain existing and acquire new pieces for the Collection, and also to provide grants to relieve student hardship and support the JCR's charitable endeavours. Sadly, between the dizzy high of the Bacon sale in 1997 and 2001 when the
new. He also built the display boards in situ for us. Professor Mason supervised the lighting which was done by Martin the College electrician. The pictures were moved from the picture store to the new Gallery by Matt Morgan (maintenance) and myself and the initial hanging of the pictures was done by Angela Gustaffsson (2001) and me, though the arrangement was later changed by an Art Gallery Curator, Aimee Blackledge, who was employed by the Art Fund to catalogue the collection and help us with the Gallery set up." Typically quick to credit others, Lynne Henderson's contribution to the Gallery, from cupboard to Alms House and now its stunning new home cannot be overstated. At the opening of the "Lynne Henderson's Gallery, David White (2011), JCR passion and support saw President, and President of us turn the Fund around" the JCR Art Fund spoke warmly of thanks due, Hendersons arrived at Pembroke interest "Lynne has been the very in the JCR Art Collection Fund had life of the Art Fund for so once more floundered, and it had been many years. Its primary driving somewhat disregarded. force, its primary information source: 2001 was also the matriculation year she has selflessly committed hours and for Ryan McGhee,who was to be President hours - and more hours - of effort and of the JCR Art Fund. He remembers, dedication to the Art Fund, and has not "When I 'inherited' a collection with only witnessed, but been integral to, its no exhibition space, and accounts which reformation over recent years. She has were three years in arrears, I knew it propelled the Art from a completely wouldn't be an easy year, but Lynne inadequate basement existence, to a Henderson's passion and support saw us more adequate loft existence turn the Fund around dramatically. She and now to the worked tirelessly that year". The picture fantastic new store was soon declared insufficient (!) art gallery. She for housing the Collection and in 2005 leaves the Fund in work began to create the Emery Gallery, a position that surely housed at the top of the Alms House would've been almost building. Lynne Henderson comments, unimaginable without "The Maintenance Department were her contribution." wonderful with their help, particularly Andrew Lawson added, Dennis Green who sanded the rather "Lynne has given her dirty wooden floor bringing it up like own time to put the
collection in good order. She has overseen the restoration, framing and cataloguing of the pictures, and she has secured its future under good . governance. This Gallery is the crowning achievement of Lynne's time at Pembroke and we thank her most warmly for it." The new Art Gallery, situated in The Harold H W Lee Building, has been purpose-built in a space designed and created by architects Berman Guedes Stretton. Blending seamlessly with the strong architectural features of Pembroke's newest quadrangles, the light and space combine to showcase a truly stunning collection. And, as Lynne Henderson pointed out at the Official Opening, there is no danger of the collection becoming 'wallpaper': the exhibited works will be rotated on a twice yearly basis, ensuring that this once overlooked cache of fine 20th century art can — at last — be admired by all. With thanks to all those who have made signO'cant contribution to the Art Fund throughout its history who have not been acknowledged in this text, including the Governing Body of the College.
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The effigy of Peter Turner (physician at Bart's in the 1580's and son of William Turner, author of the first Herbal in English) is due to be returned to the awl at St Olave's in London this year. Phil, who manages the Church, would be interested in hearing from any alumni with an interest in early medicine. For more on the church, visit wwwguardian. co.uk/artanddesign/2011/jul/10/statue-looted- in-blitz
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Thuy and her husband William, (Magdalen 1993), would like any Pembrokians with fundraising advice to get in touch via the Development Office. Their baby daughter, Chloe, tragically passed away after a six month battle with a chronic structural lung deficiency. The Chloe Mansfield Fund is raising £200,000 for a playroom in the new respiratory ward at Great Ormond Street Hospital. For more information, visit www. justgiving.com/chloemamfield.
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Since December 2012, Daniel has been working as an Arabic and Gulf History Specialist on a partnership between the British Library and the Qatar Foundation, which will involve the digitisation of British colonial archival material from the India Office Records relating to the Persian Gulf. Ultimately, these will then be available to view online. To find out more, email Daniel.Lowe@bl.uk
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Cesar arranged a group of 13 young people in Barcelona to create the latest in multiplayer online gaming; SKARA. To overcome the initial financial obstacles Cesar turned to the famous crowdsourcing platform, Kickstarter. Visit http://kck.st/10EOkR1 to follow the project.
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Sirin is seeking advice from alumni working in the technology sector, or with knowledge of investment opportunities or experience of social entrepreneurship, for an online social project she is setting up, aimed at boosting access to careers-advice and information. skamalvand@bell-
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PHIL MANNING (1974)
@drumtwit
THUY DO (1996)
DANIEL LOWE (2001)
CESAR ORTEGA (2007) @SkaraTBR
SIRIN KAMALVAND (2007)
@skamalvand
pottinger.co.uk
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Windows or Mac? Both. And also Android. I'm promiscuous when it comes to tech.
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If you aren't yet following us on Twitter (@PembrokeOxford) then please do! Plus who knows who you may find following Pembroke? At time of going to press we're just shy of 1,000 followers - help us in our quest to become Oxford's most followed College.
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Print or online? Once again, both. I suspect that in the future, we will reach an equilibrium in which about 75% of the info we consume we will in digital form and 25% or so will aVeRkii4 be more enjoyable and convenient in physical form. If we'd been getting all of our info digitally for the past 500 years and a modern-day Gutenberg came along and said, I can put some of this info on paper so you can read it in bed, bath, bus, or backyard, our reaction would be that print was a wonderful new technology and might begin supplanting the internet. Excitement or contentment? Excitement, which comes from exploration.
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Skiing in Aspen or Eights in Oxford? Eights in Oxford, working as a crisp inter-dependent team. Drinks on the Terrace or a pint in the pub? A pint in the pub. Maybe two.
WALTER ISAACSON (1974)
@Walterlsaacson
Icon of the 20th Century? Einstein. His fingerprints are on almost every amazing advance in science and technology. His name has become synonymous with and his face a symbol for genius. Paper' image: FreePSLylles.net
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED For this special edition of the Pembrokian, we are breaking our own tradition, and - instead of mining our alumni community for exclusive tips - are very grateful to Lynne Henderson for sharing her own recipe for Bakewell Tart...
INGREDIENTS Pastry: 8 oz plain flour '/4 tsp salt 5 oz butter 1/2 oz caster sugar V2 oz ground almonds 1-2 tablespoons water
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s the Master's wife, Lynne's contributions to Pembroke are manifold and manifest. From her enthusiastic participation on various steering committees and involvement with the JCR Art Fund (as detailed on pp 12-13) to her warm presence and involvement with Pembroke's community: Fellows, staff and students alike. It is a well-documented fact that in times of pressure for the Hall's kitchens, Lynne cooks feasts for illustrious guests to the Lodgings in her own kitchen. Anyone fortunate enough to have sampled her Bakewell Tart has secretly - or volubly longed for the recipe. Her farewell 'gift' to the College and its community is to share it with us here:
Photograph op ynne Henderson: RI Scott
11016. Method: Sieve flour and salt into bowl, cut butter into small pieces and rub into flour until it resembles breadcrumbs. Stir in sugar and almonds. Add 1 tablespoon water and mix to a stiff crumbly dough adding more water if neccessary. Knead lightly for 1 min, wrap in foil and leave in fridge for 30 minutes. Roll out pastry on floured board and use to line an 8" flan tin and return to fridge. Heat butter for filling until it has just melted but not brown. Stir in sugar and
Filling: 4 oz butter 4 oz caster sugar 1 egg (beaten) 3 oz ground almonds 1 oz ground rice 1/2 tsp almond essence 1 heaped tablespoon strawberry jam flaked almonds
cook for 1 minute, allow to cool then add beaten egg, ground almonds, ground rice and essence. Take flan case out of fridge and spread with strawberry jam. Pour filling mixture on top of jam and sprinkle almond flakes over filling. Bake in oven at 200c. (slightly lower if fan assisted oven) for about 30 minutes. Cool on wire tray and remove from flan tin when cold. N. B. Freezes well.
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essential spirit of Pembroke which we all recognise, is built on its strong underlying foundations, and Giles' persistent invitation to our old members has borne fruit and reinforced those fundamental principles of the collegiate body...99 - Extract from speech by Graham Layer (1971), London, June 2013
Photographs from the Master's London and Washington Farewell events.
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