George H. Marshall
George Harold Marshall OBE (17 June 1916 – 4 October 1984) was a British schoolteacher, head master, author, academic and campaigner, internationally recognised for his work in the fields of education and assistive technology for children with visual disabilities. Marshall started Exhall Grange, Britain's first school to cater specifically for partially sighted children in 1951, becoming the third and was its head master from 1953 until he retired in 1981, making him to date the longest-serving person to hold that position. He also founded The Partially Sighted Society.
George Marshall OBE | |
|---|---|
| Headmaster of Exhall Grange School | |
| In office 1 May 1953 – 22 June 1981 | |
| Preceded by | Mollie Caborne |
| Succeeded by | Richard Bignell |
| Deputy Headmaster of Exhall Grange School | |
| In office Easter 1953 – 1 May 1953 | |
| Preceded by | Joan Heming |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George Harold Marshall 17 June 1916 |
| Died | 4 October 1984 (aged 68) |
| Spouse | Beryl Marshall |
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