A practicing Architect Mr Lawrence Stretton started the School of Philosophy in Durban back in 1968. over 50 years ago.
Born in KwaZulu Natal, Lawrence Stretton lived in London in the 1960’s with his wife Margaret..
Lawrence was an Architect, and a devoted and enthusiastic member of The School of Economic Science – known as School of Philosophy – in many other countries. Lawrence Stretton died in 1992 and Margaret in November 2018.
Di Himsworth, a long standing friend pays tribute to her in the beautifully written Tribute:
what a beautiful memory to live on by
(student at cape town school)
I met Mrs Stretton as a young girl. She would always offer me chocolate ice cream. My mother and I were offered a place to stay by her and that is where I would spend most of my formative years. She was truly a remarkable woman, very poised in her manner but definitely a force to be reckoned with. I’m so saddened by the news of her passing. I never got to say thank you for all the times she took care of me when I was sick or needed assistance. Sleep peacefully, Margaret. Love Zinhle