Article 5M8VY Former solicitor, 96, believed to be UK’s oldest new graduate

Former solicitor, 96, believed to be UK’s oldest new graduate

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Ben Quinn
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Archie White awarded fine arts degree from East Sussex College aged 96 years and 56 days

A former solicitor from Hastings is believed to have become Britain's oldest new graduate after receiving a degree in fine art at the age of 96.

Archie White, who retired at 92, said he was not too bothered about being the oldest graduate or not" and had thoroughly enjoyed studying at East Sussex College.

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