Volume 22 Archives - The Veterinary History Society UK

Volume 22 Issue 3

Written by Glenn on November 12, 2025. Posted in Volume 22.

William Dick Depicted A description, illustration and discussion of thirteen paintings, sculptures and a stained-glass image of William Dick. He was the founder of the Edinburgh Veterinary College, now known as the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies. The art works date from all stages of his life between the ages of 40 and c70 years old. Alastair A Macdonald and Colin M Warwick Serendipity Francis Beckford Ward was born in 1820 and commissioned into the...

Volume 22 Issue 2

Written by Glenn on October 23, 2025. Posted in Volume 22.

Persistently Trying to Escape. Peter Storie-Pugh, Oflag IVC, 1940-45 The second part of the war record of Peter Storie-Pugh. He was sent to Colditz Castle in 1940, the second group of prisoners to be incarcerated there. Three categories of prisoners of war were sent to Colditz: persistent escapees, prominent individuals or related to allied leaders and individuals whose attitude to the Germans was regarded as dangerous or bloody-minded. Peter Storie-Pugh made several attempts...

Volume 22 Issue 1

Written by Glenn on October 23, 2025. Posted in Volume 22.

And Death Shall Have No Dominion Under The Windings of the Sea Ivor Thomas (1920-41) was born in Laugharne, Wales, but in his youth moved with his family to London. In 1937 he entered the Royal Veterinary College, and at the outbreak of war suspended his studies and was commissioned in the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. In July 1942 he volunteered for special and hazardous duties, in X-craft, or midget submarines. In the autumn of 1942 he married Josephine Parker, and a...