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Category Archives: Biography
Pierre Vigny at 60
Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Sunday, 1st November 2009 This is a very rare photograph of former Bartitsu Club instructor Pierre Vigny, at the age of 60, posing between his friends and fellow physical culture enthusiasts Edouard Jaccard … Continue reading
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Sir Cosmo Duff Gordon: Bartitsu Club Member and Titanic Survivor
Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Friday, 13th April 2012 Sir Cosmo Duff Gordon (22 July 1862 – 20 April 1931) was a prominent Scottish landowner and athlete who is today best known as a survivor of the sinking of … Continue reading
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The Formidable W.H. Grenfell; 1st Baron Desborough and President of the Bartitsu Club
A short video demonstrating the athletic, historical and cultural significance of William Henry Grenfell, the 1st Baron Desborough, who is soon to be commemorated with a Sporting Legacy exhibition staged at his former home, Taplow Court, in Buckinghamshire, England. The 6’5″ sportsman, aristocrat and … Continue reading
Unveiling of Edith Garrud’s Memorial Plaque in London
Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Wednesday, 11th July 2012 On a sunny Saturday in June 2012, around 70 people congregated around the steps of a house in a smart square in London to celebrate the life of a … Continue reading
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The Grave of Captain Alfred Hutton
Originally published on the Bartitsu.org site on Sunday, 21st October 2012 Thanks to some excellent detective work by members of the Schola Forum, the grave and memorial tablet of former Bartitsu Club instructor Captain Alfred Hutton has been located in Astbury Churchyard, … Continue reading