Old Truronians is the name used to refer to people educated at Truro School, a mixed private boarding school located in the city of Truro, Cornwall, and its preparatory school, Truro Prep (formerly called Treliske School). The "Truro Wesleyan Middle Class College" (also referred to as Truro College) was founded by Wesleyan Methodists in 1880.Wood (2005), 9 The school moved to its current location, on top of Trennick Hill, in 1882. The name was changed to Truro School in 1931, when it was considered that it was "pretentious...to claim the style of 'College' if its pupils are for the most part below the age of 18".Wood (2005), 81 Girls were admitted into the sixth form in 1976,Wood (2005), 136 and the school became fully co-educational in 1990.Wood (2005), 163 In 2005, a history of the school entitled High on the Hill was produced by Joanna Wood to commemorate its 125th anniversary.

The name "Old Truronians" also refers to those educated at the historic Truro Cathedral School, founded in the 16th century and closed in 1982.

Notable former pupils

Academics John Curtice, psephologist and Professor of Politics at the University of Strathclyde.

Armed forces Peter King, World War II Commando and Military Cross recipient.

Arts and media

Ros Atkins, BBC journalist and main presenter of Outside Source on BBC World News channel and the BBC World Service James Hawes, British television director John Rhys-Davies (1953–1963), actor whose films include The Lord of the Rings and Raiders of the Lost ArkWood (2005), 186 Robert Shaw (1939–1945), actor and novelist whose films include From Russia with Love, The Sting and JawsWood (2005), 185 Nigel Terry (1956–1963), Shakespearean actor whose films include Excalibur, The Lion in Winter and Troy Lawrence Ng, Hong Kong actor

Business and industry Geoffrey Healey, car designer Paul Myners CBE (1956–66), businessman and Life PeerTruro School Reunited: Myners, Mr Paul, webalumnus.com (registration required). Retrieved on 15 May 2010. (Also listed under Politics) Patrick Vallance, clinical pharmacologist and the Chief Scientific Adviser to the UK government (2018-)

Music

Derek Holman (1942–48), conductor, organist and composerTruro School Reunited: Holman, Mr Derek, webalumnus.com (Requires registration). Retrieved on 15 May 2010. Benjamin Luxon (1948–1955), opera singerWood (2005), 187 Tom Middleton (1982–89), recording artist, music producer, remixer and DJTruro School Reunited: Middleton, Mr Tom, webalumnus.com (Requires registration). Retrieved on 15 May 2010. Alan Opie (1956–1963), opera singer Roger Taylor (1960–1968), drummer and vocalist for art rock group Queen Luke Vibert (1984–1989), musician and recording artist within the electronica genreTruro School Reunited: Vibert, Mr Luke Francis, webalumnus.com (Requires registration). Retrieved on 15 May 2010.

Politics, law and religion George Eustice (1982–87), Conservative MP (Camborne and Redruth, 2010–)Truro School Reunited: Eustice, Mr Charles George, webalumnus.com (registration required). Retrieved on 16 May 2010. Julia Goldsworthy (1990–97), Liberal Democrat MP (Falmouth and Camborne, 2005–2010)J Taylor About Julia Goldsworthy , juliagoldsworthy.org.uk. Retrieved on 11 May 2010. Joseph Hunkin (1896–1903); Bishop of TruroWood (2005), 184 Ray Jones QHC (born 1934), Anglican priest and Royal Navy chaplain Sir Archibald Pellow Marshall (1911–17), High Court Judge (presided over the trial of Stephen Ward in 1963)Wood (2005), 188 David Menhennet CB (1928–2016), 10th Librarian of the House of Commons Library Paul Myners CBE (1956–66), businessman and Life Peer (Also listed under Business) Lucy Nethsingha, Leader of Cambridgeshire County Council (2021-), MEP for the East of England (2019–2020). David Penhaligon (1953–1961), Liberal MP (Truro and St Austell, 1974–1986) Mark Prisk (1973–1980), Conservative MP (Hertford and Stortford, 2001–2019) Matthew Taylor (Treliske School 1971–72), Liberal Democrat MP (Truro and St Austell, 1987–2010)Truro School Reunited:Taylor, Mr Matthew Owen, webalumnus.com (registration required). Retrieved on 16 May 2010. Nigel Haywood (1966–1973) (Governor of the Falkland Islands since 2010)

Sport Michael Adams (1983–1990), Chess GrandmasterWood (2005), 189Truro School Reunited: Adams, Mr Michael, webalumnus.com (Registration required). Retrieved on 15 May 2010. Sir Ben Ainslie (1985–1993), Olympic sailor and four times gold medallistTruro School Reunited: Ainslie, Mr Ben, webalumnus.com (Registration required). Retrieved on 15 May 2010. Fran Brown, paraclimber and paratriathlete Norman Croucher (1952–53), double amputee mountain climberTruro School Reunited: Croucher, Mr Norman, webalumnus.com. Retrieved on 16 May 2010. William Deary, British sabre fencer Laura Harper (1995–2000), England international cricketerTruro School Reunited: Miss Harper, Laura, webalumnus.com (Registration required). Retrieved on 15 May 2010. Finn Hawkins, British windsurfer John Kendall-Carpenter, England international rugby union captain Michael Munday (1995–2002), cricketer for Somerset CCCTruro School Reunited: Munday, Mr Michael, webalumnus.com (Registration required). Retrieved on 15 May 2010. Charlie Shreck (1991–1996), cricketer for Nottinghamshire CCCTruro School Reunited: Shreck, Mr Charlie, webalumnus.com (Registration required). Retrieved on 15 May 2010. Talan Skeels-Piggins (1982–1989), Paralympic alpine skier (Vancouver 2010)Truro School Reunited: Skeels-Piggins, Mr Talan, webalumnus.com (Registration required). Retrieved on 15 May 2010. Brett Smitheram (CO97), UK and World Scrabble Champion. Rob Thirlby (1989–1992), England international rugby sevens playerTruro School: Rugby , truroschool.com. Retrieved on 15 May 2010.Truro School Reunited: Thirlby, Mr Robert, webalumnus.com (Registration required). Retrieved on 15 May 2010.

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References

External links Truro School website TruroPrep website Former Pupils' Association