W.J.L. Gaydon ARCA. potter, print-maker and stained glass artist, studied at the Royal College of Art. He graduated from the School of Design and is recorded on the college’s 1930 ‘Distribution Diplomas’ list. Awarded 2nd. prize for pottery by the Federation of British Industries in 1930. A very accomplished wood-engraver working in the 1930’s, he later turned to art education and was principal of Sutton and Cheam School of Art in the early 1940’s and principal of the College of Art at the University of Portsmouth 1947-1966. He later became secretary of the National Society of Art Education. He gave his address in the 1930’s as 22 Grove Avenue, Sutton, Surrey.