Gayton Lectures
The idea for these lectures goes back to the first Headmaster, Ernest Young, who
instituted “A remarkable series of winter lectures in 1911.” He attracted a stream
of eminent speakers to the school who spoke on varied intellectual interests. He
wanted the school to be “the Town school”. He also hoped the school would be a force
in the community through the activities of Old Scholars.
We have recreated a lecture series in 2011 by inviting Old Gaytonians to speak about
subjects of their choice (excluding ‘What I did at School’). We anticipate talks
that are perhaps humorous, perhaps serious, perhaps controversial, for approximately
40 minutes, followed by an interval with a chance for a chat over a glass of wine
or fruit juice. The drink will be included in the price of the ticket. Written questions
will be submitted from the Audience for answering in the second half. These should
keep to the lecture subject matter.
Offers to speak in 2012 are now sought.
Depending on the response from possible speakers these occasional lectures could
become a legacy of the Centenary celebrations.