On Friday 8th May, a service of commemoration was held at Oundle School for Old Oundelian, Eric Fernandez Yarrow (1895-1915), to mark the 100th anniversary of his death near Ypres, in WW1.
The service, conducted by Reverend Brian Cunningham, took place on the lawns of the School Chapel, where a sculpture of Eric Yarrow by Alex Johnsen (F 14) was erected last year.
Several members of the Yarrow family attended the service, including The Rt Hon the Lord Mayor of London, Alan Yarrow and the Lady Mayoress, as well as Major Jason French from the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, Eric’s former regiment.
After the service, guests proceeded to the Yarrow Gallery, where they were able to see a display of letters written to his father when he was at the front. Also on show at the gallery was an exhibition of work by world-renowned photographer, David Yarrow, which will be on show until 23 May 2015.
Read more about Eric Yarrow in the Memorial section.