George Martin Stephen

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Dr. George Martin Stephen is the current High Master (headmaster) of St Paul's School, London. He is also an author.

[edit] Education and training

He was educated at Uppingham School in Rutland, England, and at Leeds University, where he obtained his BA degree in English and History, followed by a PhD from Sheffield University. From there Stephen moved into teaching, becoming headmaster of The Perse School Cambridge, then High Master of Manchester Grammar School, where he focussed on widening access to the school by increasing bursaries for the children of less wealthy families. In 2004 he moved to St Paul's, which will celebrate its 500th anniversary in 2009.

[edit] Publications

He has published 15 books on English literature and naval history. He has also published three historical crime thrillers. He has served as Chairman of the Headmasters Conference. His wife is the headmistress of South Hampstead High School.

[edit] Selected Works

• The Desperate Remedy: Henry Gresham and the Gunpowder Plot
• The Galleon's Grave: Henry Gresham and the Spanish Armada
• The Conscience of the King: Henry Gresham and the Shakespeare Conspiracy

Preceded by Richard Stephen Baldock

High Master of St Paul's School 2004 – Present

Succeeded by incumbent

Preceded by James Geoffrey Parker

High Master of Manchester Grammar School 1994 – 2004

Succeeded by Christopher Ray

Preceded by A. E. Melville

Headmaster of The Perse School 1987 – 1994

Succeeded by Nigel P. V. Richardson