Mr Larby had the pleasure of hosting Virigina Dixon and her family. Virginia was the daughter of Edward and Roma Dixon. Edward and Roma served at Tudor House for 36 years from 1935 until 1970 with Edward serving as headmaster for 21 years from 1950 until his retirement in 1970.
Virginia and her husband Jim have lived in the United States for almost 50 years and have periodically returned to Tudor House over the years, most recently visited in 2023. Virginia, who turns 85 later this year, fondly remembers growing up at Tudor House and shared many memories of her experiences and the people whom she met along the way.
Virginia had the opportunity to meet Mr Larby’s daughter Florence and the two were able to discuss the joys and challenges of having your father as your school principal. The 75-year age difference was no barrier and their experiences are remarkably similar.
For the first time Virginia saw the Headmaster’s portrait of her father hanging in the main stairwell in Inman and was so appreciative that the school had honoured her father in such a significant way.
Virginia commented to Mr Larby, “My father would be so thrilled to see where Tudor House is today. It is exactly the type of school he always wished it would be.” The 90+ year connection between the Dixon’s and Tudor House is incredible and serves as a powerful reminder that the Tudor House experience never really leaves you and it helps to lay a firm foundation for whatever lies ahead.
