William Mitchell Grundy

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William Mitchell Grundy (1880-1961) headmaster

The son of William Grundy, dean and fellow of Worcester College, Oxford, and headmaster of Malvern College, William Mitchell Grundy was educated at Malvern College and was elected Bible Clerk at All Souls', Oxford. He was headmaster of Abingdon School (1913-47), having been classical sixth-form master at Oakham School and housemaster at Loretto School. Grundy was a member of Berkshire County Council (1922-31 and 1949-55) and Abingdon Borough Council (1947-54). At Oxford he played chess for the university (1901-03) and golf (1903 and 1904).

( Following added by Keith Hume, former pupil)
In 1942, when I became a pupil, he was known as Doctor Grundy.
At the top of the punishment "tree". To be referred to him for punishment indicated a serious offence as the head Boy followed by Masters dealt with most offences.
"Six of the Best" from him with a plimsole on the bare backside ensured you NEVER went back for more.
Nevertheless he was loved and respected by the boys and his wife even more so. As an evacuee she was particularly kind to me.
On my last visit to the school in 1988 his portrait hung in the Main Hall of the school