We were saddened to hear of the passing of Oliver Charles Musgrave, OH 1935-41, at the age of 99 years old. He was a huge supporter to Hymers College over the years and we are very grateful for the support he showed his alma mater over the years. 

Prior to his death, Oliver had wrote about his memories of Hymers College.   

Memories of Hymers

Clearly, in 1935 the school was very different to that which operates today, but his family hope that his recollections would be found amusing. His son, Tim remarked that 'he clearly took Mr Cavill’s words to heart and made something of himself academically during the subsequent years':

Oliver left Hymers for the Hull Technical College where he gained a BSc in Chemistry in 1945, and then proceeded to Kings College London for a PhD in 1948. In 1948, having failed to secure a teaching post at Hull Technical College, he joined the staff of the Royal Tech in Glasgow.

After 4 years, he moved to ICI in Ayrshire working in their explosives division, before joining the University of Aberdeen as a lecturer in Chemistry in 1958. He remained in teaching until his retirement in 1995 (aged 70), and completed his Doctor of Science (DSc) in 2004. He never stopped learning in his retirement years, possibly haunted by the parting words from Mr Cavill!

Tim Musgrave, May 2025