Richard Blair: Honorary Fellowship

The tremendous work being done by Richard Blair, son of George Orwell, to ensure that Orwell’s legacy continues, has been recognised by the award of an Honorary Fellowship at University College, London (UCL). Richard Blair’s inauguration took place on September 7th, 2023.

Richard and Eleanor Blair. Mrs Blair has been a constant support to her husband in his work.

Richard Blair speaking at the inauguration.

The citation

Richard Blair supported by Professor Kathleen Armour, Vice Provost, Education, UCL and Professor Richard Mole, Director of Slavonic and East European Studies, UCL.

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Richard Blair is Patron of the Orwell Society.

He supports the Orwell Archive at University College, London, and is a board member of the Orwell Foundation/Prize.

Our thanks to Quentin Kopp for the photographs.