David Hamilton (OK 1960)

David Hamilton (9 December 1942 - 2 September 2024), who has died aged 81 from progressive supranuclear palsy, began as a pupil in the Senior School at King’s in 1956, having passed through the Junior School. Like his older brother, John, he was an outstanding athlete and rugby player who played for the school XV, for KCS Old Boys, Surrey and later for London Scottish.

His express pace made him a regular flyer in the legendary London Scottish Sevens team which thrilled Twickenham crowds at the Middlesex Sevens tournaments in the 1960s.

Qualified as an accountant he worked for Trident Television and then Michael Barrett Ltd. as Financial Director before establishing Link Licensing which was a distributor and licensing agent specialising in children’s television programming. The ‘Barbie’ brand as well as children’s programmes for ITV and ‘Barney’. ‘The First Snow of Winter’ and many others for the BBC were part of David’s portfolio.

David and his wife Jane (who predeceased him) were parents to 4 children, two girls and two boys.

The funeral service was held at Lincoln Crematorium, Washingborough Road, Lincoln, LN4 2EF on Thursday 12th September at 2pm, followed by a light buffet and drinks at The Tower Hotel, 38 Westgate, Lincoln, LN1 3BD

David has aked that those who wish to do so make a donation to PSP society.