David Picksley

In this episode, hear Olly Belcher, Immediate Past President of the St Edmund Hall Association, in conversation with David Picksley who came up to the Hall in 1953 to read French and Russian.   David’s first memories go back to the 1930s where he recalls historic events such as George V’s Silver Jubilee and George V1's Coronation!  David was a school boy during World War 11 and tells us of the moment when he heard that the country was at war and then also what it was like when it ended.   Years later, on his 50th birthday, David decided to take up serious running and in April 2023, he gained celebrity status for being the oldest participant in the London marathon at the age of 90! Spirit of the Hall podcast is produced by the St Edmund Hall Association, the voluntary alumni body independent which represents all Aularians. The views and opinions expressed in the podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Association, St Edmund Hall or the University of Oxford.