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Sherborne School Collections, Sherborne School, Abbey Road, Sherborne, Dorset, UK, DT9 3AP oldshirburnian.org.uk/school-archives/
Memorial to the Rev. Ralph Lyon, D.D. Headmaster of Sherborne School 1823-1845 and Rector of Bishop's Caundle 1841-1856.
Location: north wall of the nave, Bishop's Caundle church, Dorset, UK.
Ralph Lyon was born in 1795 at Hexham, Northumberland, the son of William B. Lyon.
Educated at Hexham Grammar School and at Appleby-in-Westmorland.
Attended Trinity College, Cambridge: matriculated at Michaelmas 1816, BA (5th Wrangler) 1820, MA 1823.
Ordained a deacon in 1822.
Headmaster of Sherborne School 1823-1845. During Lyon's headmastership ‘the school numbered more pupils than at any former period, and the honourable career of many of his scholars reflected great credit on his zeal and ability' www.flickr.com/photos/sherborneschoolarchives/19466030664...
Curate at Poyntington.
Rector of Bishop’s Caundle, Dorset 1841-1856 and built a village school.
Vicar of Haydon, Dorset 1845-1856.
Died on 29 February 1856 at Weymouth, Dorset and was buried at Bishop's Caundle, Dorset on 7 March 1856. There is a memorial plaque on the north wall of the chancel at Bishop's Caundle church.
On 4 April 1846 he married Elizabeth Bell (1794-1872) at Stockton-on-Tees, Durham. Elizabeth died on 26 January 1872 at Compton House, Buckingham Place, Brighton and was buried on 31 January 1872 at Bishop's Caundle www.flickr.com/photos/sherborneschoolarchives/32247780691...
Children:
William Hector Lyon (1827-1911). Born in Sherborne. Baptised in Sherborne on 27 October 1827. Attended Sherborne School 1836-1845 (Head of School 1844). Trinity College, Cambridge 1846, BA 1850. Rector of Oborne 1854-1868. Vicar of Sherborne 1868-1907. Governor of Sherborne School 1868. Rural Dean of Shaftesbury and Hon. Canon of Salisbury 1884. Born in what was then the Headmaster’s house in the Lady Chapel of Sherborne Abbey – had the distinction of being a Vicar born in his own church. Buried in 1911 at Castleton, Sherborne, Dorset.
Ralph John Lyon (1829-1914). Born in Sherborne. Attended Sherborne School 1836-1845. Trinity College, Cambridge, 1847. Junior Op. 1851. BA 1851. Ordained 1852. Rector of Wickwar, Gloucestershire, 1864-1914. Hon. Canon of Gloucester, 1898.
Elizabeth Lyon (1833-1904). Born in Sherborne. Baptised in Sherborne on 25 June 1833. Married Robert Holme (attended Sherborne School 1840-1845; Headmaster & Chaplain of Greenwich Hospital School 1863-1870; Vicar of Crewkerne 1884-1893). Died on 18 January 1904 and was buried in Crewkerne on 22 January 1904.
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Sherborne School Archives, Sherborne School, Abbey Road, Sherborne, Dorset, UK, DT9 3AP oldshirburnian.org.uk/school-archives/
Grave of Elizabeth Lyon (nee Bell) (1794-1872), Bishop's Caundle church, Dorset, UK.
On 4 April 1846 Elizabeth Bell (1794-1872) married Ralph Lyon (1795-1856) at Stockton-on-Tees, Durham. Elizabeth died on 26 January 1872 at Compton House, Buckingham Place, Brighton and was buried on 31 January 1872 at Bishop's Caundle.
Ralph Lyon was born in 1795 at Hexham, Northumberland, the son of William B. Lyon.
Educated at Hexham Grammar School and at Appleby-in-Westmorland.
Attended Trinity College, Cambridge: matriculated at Michaelmas 1816, BA (5th Wrangler) 1820, MA 1823.
Ordained a deacon in 1822.
Headmaster of Sherborne School 1823-1845. During Lyon's headmastership ‘the school numbered more pupils than at any former period, and the honourable career of many of his scholars reflected great credit on his zeal and ability' www.flickr.com/photos/sherborneschoolarchives/19466030664...
Curate at Poyntington.
Rector of Bishop’s Caundle, Dorset 1841-1856 and built a village school.
Vicar of Haydon, Dorset 1845-1856.
Died on 29 February 1856 at Weymouth, Dorset and was buried at Bishop's Caundle, Dorset on 7 March 1856. There is a memorial plaque on the north wall of the chancel at Bishop's Caundle church www.flickr.com/photos/sherborneschoolarchives/32247778871...
Children:
William Hector Lyon (1827-1911). Born in Sherborne. Baptised in Sherborne on 27 October 1827. Attended Sherborne School 1836-1845 (Head of School 1844). Trinity College, Cambridge 1846, BA 1850. Rector of Oborne 1854-1868. Vicar of Sherborne 1868-1907. Governor of Sherborne School 1868. Rural Dean of Shaftesbury and Hon. Canon of Salisbury 1884. Born in what was then the Headmaster’s house in the Lady Chapel of Sherborne Abbey – had the distinction of being a Vicar born in his own church. Buried in 1911 at Castleton, Sherborne, Dorset.
Ralph John Lyon (1829-1914). Born in Sherborne. Attended Sherborne School 1836-1845. Trinity College, Cambridge, 1847. Junior Op. 1851. BA 1851. Ordained 1852. Rector of Wickwar, Gloucestershire, 1864-1914. Hon. Canon of Gloucester, 1898.
Elizabeth Lyon (1833-1904). Born in Sherborne. Baptised in Sherborne on 25 June 1833. Married Robert Holme (attended Sherborne School 1840-1845; Headmaster & Chaplain of Greenwich Hospital School 1863-1870; Vicar of Crewkerne 1884-1893). Died on 18 January 1904 and was buried in Crewkerne on 22 January 1904.
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Listening to the ABC Radio and ABC News Nightline podcast of the Dropout by Rebecca Jarvis. The story of Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - SEPTEMBER 08: Theranos Chairman, CEO and Founder Elizabeth Holmes speaks onstage at TechCrunch Disrupt at Pier 48 on September 8, 2014 in San Francisco, California. Steve Jennings/Getty Images for TechCrunch/AFP
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Elizabeth Holmes’ rise to prominence was as swift as it was remarkable. As the founder and CEO of Theranos, she captured the world’s attention with her ambitious vision of transforming the healthcare industry. Her mission was to revolutionize blood testing by offering quick and affordable tests with just a single drop of blood. This groundbreaking idea made her one of Silicon Valley’s brightest stars, and for a time, she was hailed as the youngest self-made female billionaire.
The image of Holmes in her iconic black turtleneck became synonymous with her brand—projecting confidence, determination, and a commitment to changing the world. But behind the image was a complex story that would soon unravel. As Theranos grew, so did the questions about the accuracy and reliability of its technology.
Journalists and regulators began to investigate, leading to revelations that Theranos had misled investors, doctors, and patients about its capabilities.
Despite her vision and the excitement surrounding Theranos, Holmes' story is a cautionary tale about the dangers of overpromising in industries where people's health is at stake. The collapse of her company in 2018 sent shockwaves through the tech and medical worlds, serving as a reminder of the importance of transparency and ethical responsibility.
Elizabeth Holmes' fall from grace was as dramatic as her rise. Once celebrated as a trailblazer, she was later charged with fraud and became a symbol of Silicon Valley's darker side, where ambition sometimes overtakes ethics. Yet, her story also highlights the immense pressures faced by young entrepreneurs to deliver results and meet high expectations.
Holmes' legacy remains controversial. To some, she is a symbol of unchecked ambition, while to others, she is a figure who dared to dream big but lost her way. Her journey offers valuable lessons about leadership, ethics, and the complexities of innovation in the modern world.
For more information about Elizabeth Holmes: www.calameo.com/books/007555329b196ea15d914