Island Life

Rob Batiste revisits the heroic deeds and downfall of Elizabeth College’s two sporting giants of the immediate pre-Occupation years – and the tragedy of a team-mate.

After decades of neglect, 2026 has seen the refurbishment of the grave of a great Guernseyman in London’s Highgate Cemetery. Simon De La Rue attended the unveiling of the refurbished headstone of Captain William Le Lacheur and spoke to the enthusiasts whose efforts made it happen.