DevonDeathTrip 2,288 Posted October 15, 2007 Sir Nicholas Winton, 98, war hero and Nobel Prize nominee, hospitalised with heart problems during a visit to Prague. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 93 Posted November 21, 2007 Sir Nicholas Winton, 98, war hero and Nobel Prize nominee, hospitalised with heart problems during a visit to Prague. Winton improving, but no update since late October. By the way, apologies for the post-whoring but, as you may have guessed, I'm updating the big list at the moment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAFKAG 70 Posted September 4, 2009 In London today, centenarian Nicholas Winton is due to meet some of the people he helped avoid concentration camps 70 years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainChorizo 1,893 Posted May 19, 2014 Just saw a clip of Nicholas Winton(b. 1909) from the news show 60 Minutes. Looks like he could make it to a supercentenarian age range. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 9,984 Posted October 28, 2014 105 year old Sir Nicholas Winton is getting some column inches today on the back of being honoured in the Czech Republic for his work saving Jewish lives in the war. Still fairly chipper and alert for one so old, but never-the-less, in our sights, eh? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 17,710 Posted October 28, 2014 105 year old Sir Nicholas Winton is getting some column inches today on the back of being honoured in the Czech Republic for his work saving Jewish lives in the war. Still fairly chipper and alert for one so old, but never-the-less, in our sights, eh? Agreed, but one I'd find difficult to include on mine for the same reason some folk on here used to have with Harry Patch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 5,997 Posted October 28, 2014 I think he should go on Death List 2015.He looks very well for his age but come the end of next year he will be 106 1/2 and at that age deteriation can occur very quickly such as with Chapman Pincher and Erich Priebke.I think he is too big a figure to miss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,397 Posted October 28, 2014 105 year old Sir Nicholas Winton is getting some column inches today on the back of being honoured in the Czech Republic for his work saving Jewish lives in the war. Still fairly chipper and alert for one so old, but never-the-less, in our sights, eh? Agreed, but one I'd find difficult to include on mine for the same reason some folk on here used to have with Harry Patch. I'm not British enough to get the fine point, but I do know who Sir Nicholas is without consulting Wikipedia. From the remark about Harry Patch I take it that your point is: last of the war heroes, or summat. I picked Miep Gies for DDP 2010 without hesitation. She kindly obliged, as the only one in that team, of which 11 members still live. regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 5,997 Posted December 27, 2014 I think Sir Nicholas is a no-brainer for next years list due to his age and fame!I think he should even be in the Top 10!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,132 Posted December 27, 2014 I think Sir Nicholas is a no-brainer for next years list due to his age and fame!I think he should even be in the Top 10!! Oh well I suppose there is no chance of him doing anymore Supermarket Sweep shows then............. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomTomTelekom 3,594 Posted January 29, 2015 Interesting Video about an interesting person. Sir Nicholas Winton saved 669 Jewish prisoners from certain death in a concentration camp. Many of those rescued were at that time even more children and adolescents. For decades Winton lived a life of discretion and confidentiality, up to this special day he was invited and surprised from BBC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_nFuJAF5F0 This man has saved nearly 700 people from the worst fate of the earth. This in itself is impressive enough. But almost touching the restrained and modest species, which he has retained. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted January 29, 2015 It would be ironic if he died this of all weeks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 9,984 Posted January 29, 2015 Interesting Video about an interesting person. Sir Nicholas Winton saved 669 Jewish prisoners from certain death in a concentration camp. Many of those rescued were at that time even more children and adolescents. For decades Winton lived a life of discretion and confidentiality, up to this special day he was invited and surprised from BBC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_nFuJAF5F0 This man has saved nearly 700 people from the worst fate of the earth. This in itself is impressive enough. But almost touching the restrained and modest species, which he has retained. So, it's his fault the care system is overloaded with the elderly in 2015, then. Without him more public servants would have had a pay rise this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomTomTelekom 3,594 Posted January 29, 2015 Interesting Video about an interesting person. Sir Nicholas Winton saved 669 Jewish prisoners from certain death in a concentration camp. Many of those rescued were at that time even more children and adolescents. For decades Winton lived a life of discretion and confidentiality, up to this special day he was invited and surprised from BBC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_nFuJAF5F0 This man has saved nearly 700 people from the worst fate of the earth. This in itself is impressive enough. But almost touching the restrained and modest species, which he has retained. So, it's his fault the care system is overloaded with the elderly in 2015, then. Without him more public servants would have had a pay rise this year. Do you mean that seriously or is it Satire? I'm assuming you mean that seriously. In this point of view your Statement is just tasteless and disgusting 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,933 Posted January 29, 2015 Interesting Video about an interesting person. Sir Nicholas Winton saved 669 Jewish prisoners from certain death in a concentration camp. Many of those rescued were at that time even more children and adolescents. For decades Winton lived a life of discretion and confidentiality, up to this special day he was invited and surprised from BBC This man has saved nearly 700 people from the worst fate of the earth. This in itself is impressive enough. But almost touching the restrained and modest species, which he has retained. So, it's his fault the care system is overloaded with the elderly in 2015, then. Without him more public servants would have had a pay rise this year. Do you mean that seriously or is it Satire? I'm assuming you mean that seriously. In this point of view your Statement is just tasteless and disgusting Speaking as a person oft accused of lacking a funny bone mpfc was clearly attempting some form of joke. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 9,984 Posted January 29, 2015 Interesting Video about an interesting person. Sir Nicholas Winton saved 669 Jewish prisoners from certain death in a concentration camp. Many of those rescued were at that time even more children and adolescents. For decades Winton lived a life of discretion and confidentiality, up to this special day he was invited and surprised from BBC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_nFuJAF5F0 This man has saved nearly 700 people from the worst fate of the earth. This in itself is impressive enough. But almost touching the restrained and modest species, which he has retained. So, it's his fault the care system is overloaded with the elderly in 2015, then. Without him more public servants would have had a pay rise this year. Do you mean that seriously or is it Satire? I'm assuming you mean that seriously. In this point of view your Statement is just tasteless and disgusting I would have got back to you sooner but I was stuck behind a queue of pensioners in the local Post Office. What was that about a saltire? You shouldn't go accusing Cumbrians of being Scots, you might, like, cause offence, or summat. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Zorders 1,269 Posted January 29, 2015 Interesting Video about an interesting person. Sir Nicholas Winton saved 669 Jewish prisoners from certain death in a concentration camp. Many of those rescued were at that time even more children and adolescents. For decades Winton lived a life of discretion and confidentiality, up to this special day he was invited and surprised from BBC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_nFuJAF5F0 This man has saved nearly 700 people from the worst fate of the earth. This in itself is impressive enough. But almost touching the restrained and modest species, which he has retained. So, it's his fault the care system is overloaded with the elderly in 2015, then. Without him more public servants would have had a pay rise this year. Do you mean that seriously or is it Satire? I'm assuming you mean that seriously. In this point of view your Statement is just tasteless and disgusting I would have got back to you sooner but I was stuck behind a queue of pensioners in the local Post Office. What was that about a saltire? You shouldn't go accusing Cumbrians of being Scots, you might, like, cause offence, or summat. IT'S RUPERT! HE'S RUPERT MURDOCH Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,132 Posted January 29, 2015 Interesting Video about an interesting person. Sir Nicholas Winton saved 669 Jewish prisoners from certain death in a concentration camp. Many of those rescued were at that time even more children and adolescents. For decades Winton lived a life of discretion and confidentiality, up to this special day he was invited and surprised from BBC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_nFuJAF5F0 This man has saved nearly 700 people from the worst fate of the earth. This in itself is impressive enough. But almost touching the restrained and modest species, which he has retained. So, it's his fault the care system is overloaded with the elderly in 2015, then. Without him more public servants would have had a pay rise this year. Interesting Video about an interesting person. Sir Nicholas Winton saved 669 Jewish prisoners from certain death in a concentration camp. Many of those rescued were at that time even more children and adolescents. For decades Winton lived a life of discretion and confidentiality, up to this special day he was invited and surprised from BBC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_nFuJAF5F0 This man has saved nearly 700 people from the worst fate of the earth. This in itself is impressive enough. But almost touching the restrained and modest species, which he has retained. So, it's his fault the care system is overloaded with the elderly in 2015, then. Without him more public servants would have had a pay rise this year. Do you mean that seriously or is it Satire? I'm assuming you mean that seriously. In this point of view your Statement is just tasteless and disgusting I would have got back to you sooner but I was stuck behind a queue of pensioners in the local Post Office. What was that about a saltire? You shouldn't go accusing Cumbrians of being Scots, you might, like, cause offence, or summat. How strange?? I was just composing a post where I explained your love of the saltire to the point of having one tattooed on your arse..... Damn you man!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 5,997 Posted January 30, 2015 Maryport certainly appeared to be displaying black humour in the aforementioned post. Black humour can always be easily misconstrued on the internet as there is no body language to emphasise its comedic nature.It was in bad taste but very funny I have to confess.I don`t think a site such as this is your bag without a dark sense of humour.I also reckon Nicholas should be put on next years list if he is still breathing come 2016.Why he wasn`t included this year baffles me quite frankly.The man is well known in Britain and certainly meets the fame and obit criteria. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 9,984 Posted January 30, 2015 Maryport certainly appeared to be displaying black humour in the aforementioned post. Black humour can always be easily misconstrued on the internet as there is no body language to emphasise its comedic nature.It was in bad taste but very funny I have to confess.I don`t think a site such as this is your bag without a dark sense of humour.I also reckon Nicholas should be put on next years list if he is still breathing come 2016.Why he wasn`t included this year baffles me quite frankly.The man is well known in Britain and certainly meets the fame and obit criteria. Cheers for your support and appreciation, I've spoken to the DL Admin crew about a live Skype feed to convey body language, the discussion was going well until they saw a picture of me and the rest of my inbred west Cumbrian family and told me such images were unacceptable on a family-friendly site. Re Winton, hell yeah, I think he was on this year's list but was spirited away and saved at the last minute by some well-meaning philanthropist. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,687 Posted January 30, 2015 Maryport certainly appeared to be displaying black humour in the aforementioned post. Black humour can always be easily misconstrued on the internet as there is no body language to emphasise its comedic nature.It was in bad taste but very funny I have to confess.I don`t think a site such as this is your bag without a dark sense of humour.I also reckon Nicholas should be put on next years list if he is still breathing come 2016.Why he wasn`t included this year baffles me quite frankly.The man is well known in Britain and certainly meets the fame and obit criteria. Cheers for your support and appreciation, I've spoken to the DL Admin crew about a live Skype feed to convey body language, the discussion was going well until they saw a picture of me and the rest of my inbred west Cumbrian family and told me such images were unacceptable on a family-friendly site. Re Winton, hell yeah, I think he was on this year's list but was spirited away and saved at the last minute by some well-meaning philanthropist. No way, I've seen you in the living flesh Mary, and I'd happily be the pork in a Mary and Rotten Ali sandwich Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 9,984 Posted January 30, 2015 Maryport certainly appeared to be displaying black humour in the aforementioned post. Black humour can always be easily misconstrued on the internet as there is no body language to emphasise its comedic nature.It was in bad taste but very funny I have to confess.I don`t think a site such as this is your bag without a dark sense of humour.I also reckon Nicholas should be put on next years list if he is still breathing come 2016.Why he wasn`t included this year baffles me quite frankly.The man is well known in Britain and certainly meets the fame and obit criteria. Cheers for your support and appreciation, I've spoken to the DL Admin crew about a live Skype feed to convey body language, the discussion was going well until they saw a picture of me and the rest of my inbred west Cumbrian family and told me such images were unacceptable on a family-friendly site. Re Winton, hell yeah, I think he was on this year's list but was spirited away and saved at the last minute by some well-meaning philanthropist. No way, I've seen you in the living flesh Mary, and I'd happily be the pork in a Mary and Rotten Ali sandwich If there were three of us it'd double as an official DLCon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rotten Ali 599 Posted January 30, 2015 Better think about my tag line now being "they look nice, lovely round baps with roast pork' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 5,997 Posted May 19, 2015 106 today!!!! :I hope he is finally on the list next year if he is still around! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 9,984 Posted May 19, 2015 106 today!!!! :I hope he is finally on the list next year if he is still around! Aye, bittersweet since he's a true legend. But, one of ours these days, surely. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
