Bernard Audley
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[edit] Early life and Interests
Born in 1924, Sir bernard completed his studes at the University of Oxford before serving with the King's Dragoon Guards during World War II. After his service he began a distinguished career in publishing and business culminating in his founding of AGB Research plc in 1962 which later in 1990 became Prolog (Promotional Logistics Limited)
His varied interests have taken him to the presidency of the Periodical Publishers Association, the chairmanship of Arts Access, governorship of the Hong Kong Baptist University and a visiting professorship at Middlesex University.
[edit] Charity
In 1985 he was knighted for his services to the charity Netherhall Educational Association which aims to provide all-round information for people of all ages, especially the young, to help them develop their talents to the full and use them in the service of society.
It was in the early 1960s that a deeply felt concern for London students, British and overseas – about which many have seen him speak in the film, Netherhall House a Home from Home – brought him to active support of the hall of residence.
Former Chairman, Sir bernard along with Lady Audley have been supporters the charity ever since.
Sir Bernard Audley, Sir Robert Clark and the Hon Sir Rocco Forte, decided to dissolve the Trust with the consent of Netherhall Educational Association and of the Charity Commission. All agreed to retain their link with Netherhall House by joining its body of Hon Patrons and continue to support the charity.
[edit] Royal Visits
Sir Bernard along with Lady Audley welcomed the Queen Mother in 1966 and again when the Duchess of Kent came to inaugurate the new buildings in 1995.
