Remembered with pride: Shrewsbury headmaster reveals Old Salopian's habit that identified him on Everest
A school headteacher has spoken of their pride at a former student whose remains on Everest has provided closure.
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And the headmaster at Shrewsbury School says 1920s mountaineer Sandy Irvine learned a 'sensible habit' at the school that helped to identify him 100 years after he disappeared.
Mr Irvine's boot was found close to the summit with a sock inside which revealed the owner's identity
Leo Winkley, the independent school's headmaster, said: "Touchingly, the boot found near the summit of Everest contained his sock with a neatly sewed school name tape: A. C. Irvine.
"A sensible habit learned at Shrewsbury has helped identify him a century later.”
Mr Winkley said the school is 'very proud' of Mr Irvine's achievements.
He said: “The discovery of Sandy Irvine’s remains on Everest exactly 100 years on from his disappearance close to the summit is a very significant moment.
"Not only does it bring some closure for his family and relatives but the find could unlock one of the greatest mysteries of mountaineering.
