Ross McWhirter

Alan Ross McWhirter (12 August, 1925 - 27 November, 1975), known as Ross McWhirter, was, with his twin brother, Norris McWhirter, co-founder of the Guinness Book of Records.

Early Life

McWhirter was the son of a newspaper editor (Sunday Pictorial), William McWhirter and Margaret Williamson ('Bunty'). He was born at 10 Branscombe Gardens, ("Griffnock" after Griffnock Church in Glasgow where the McWhirters were married) Winchmore Hill, London, N21. His elder brother Kennedy was born in 1923. In 1929 as William was working on the founding of the Northcliffe Newspapers chain of provincial newspapers, the family moved to Aberfoyle, in Broad Walk Winchmore Hill. Like his brothers Ross was educated at Marlborough College and Oxford University (Trinity College).

Related Topics:
Sunday Pictorial - Glasgow - Winchmore Hill - London - 1923 - 1929 - Northcliffe Newspapers - Broad Walk - Marlborough College - Oxford University - Trinity College

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