The Geographical Association and its Presidents

Biographies of all the Presidents of the Geographical Association since the founding of the Association in 1893. Researched by Alan Parkinson (GA President 2021-22), with contributions from others, including the former Presidents themselves where possible.

Showing posts with label Frank Debenham. Show all posts

Showing posts with label Frank Debenham. Show all posts

Thursday, 26 November 2020

Scott Polar Research Institute Centenary

The SPRI was founded 100 years ago today. Details on its history are here. Frank Debenham was the GA President in 1952, and was its first Di...

Thursday, 11 June 2020

Cuchlaine A M King

Professor Cuchlaine Audrey Muriel King died in December 2019. She was an expert in glaciation and I remember using her book on periglaciati...

Saturday, 28 March 2020

1951: Hull Spring Conference #2

Thanks to Justin Woolliscroft once again for these documents from the programme for the 1951 Spring Conference held at the University of Hul...

Friday, 13 December 2019

1953: Diamond Jubilee Celebrations

Updated December 2019 In 1953 in Sheffield, the GA held its Diamond Jubilee Celebrations. These were reported in 'Geography' at...

Wednesday, 11 December 2019

1952: Professor Frank Debenham, OBE

Last updated August 2023 Perhaps one of the most illustrious of all GA Presidents was Professor Frank Debenham. 2022 marks the 70th an...

Monday, 5 August 2019

University of Cambridge

The history of the GA and many of its Presidents is closely tied to Oxford University of course, where the association was founded. Howeve...

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