RIP Jake Thackray

This, in the Torygraph, is a kinder obit than the BBC's.

Via a teacher of French in the sixth form Jake Thackray is the reason the ravens discovered Brel, Brassens (Thackray's translation of the latter's "Le Gorille" was the start), etc.

"Death, where is they victory?
Grave, where is thy sting?
When I snuff it bury me quickly then let carousels begin."

The Last Will and Testament of Jake Thackray (Jake Thackray)