Remembering a Vagabond

On Saturday, 5 July, a group of long-standing Keble friends gathered to honour the memory of one of their own. Michael Burns (1976 PPE), a cherished member of the Keble cricketers, fondly known as the ‘Vagabonds’, sadly passed away earlier this year.

As a lasting tribute to Michael’s life and his deep love of cricket, the Vagabonds’ inner circle came together to fund a new set of sight screens for the Keble College Cricket Club. In addition, a commemorative plaque will be permanently installed at the Keble Sports Ground to celebrate Michael’s legacy and enduring connection to the College community.

To learn more about Michael and his remarkable life, you can read his story here.

Photo: Mary Burns (Mike’s widow) receives the commemorative plaque from Jenny Tudge, Keble Director of Development.

Pictured, left to right: Suwfieya Habergham, Bill Habergham (1978), Sally Burns, Mary Burns, Mark Burns, Ade Roche, Jen Tudge (1986), Chris Sexton (1974) Annie Sexton, Jane Sedgewick, Phillip Heseltine (1979), David Smith and Scott Barnes (1975).