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Hall of Fame

 
 

Paul Drew-Bear

Founding Father
Paul Drew-Bear founded Tilbury House. He served as director for seven years until he handed over responsibility for the society to its members.

 
Elliot Gold

Spiritual Father

Elliot Gold, European Champion 2001 & First Debater of the Inner Temple, introduced the British Parliamentary system to Tilbury House. During many visits to Cologne he helped put Tilbury House firmly in the British tradition.
 

Christoph Buss

1st President
Christoph Buss served as deputy to Paul Drew-Bear for many years. He took Tilbury House from a mere seminar in the winter to a full-blown student initiative.

 

Matthias Kehrig

Vice President
Matthias Kehrig was pivotal in introducing professional British debating standards at Tilbury House. He established the connection to Elliot Gold. In addition, he authored most of the course material and is the father of our organizational structure (rules and constitution).

 

Fabian Dittrich

4th President
Fabian Dittrich lead Tilbury House through its transition period after Paul Drew-Bear's departure and tripled its size. He established a firm framework of classes and competitions and made "British Debating" an official course at the university.