Sir Randol Fawkes

This website was created in loving memory of H.E. Sir Randol Fawkes Knight Bachelor National Hero by his family to ensure that his legacy continues for future generations.

For verily I say unto you, 
If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed,
ye shall say unto this mountain, 
"Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; 
and nothing shall be impossible unto you."

Matthew 17:20

Book cover featuring a smiling man in a dark suit with a red tie, with the title 'The Faith That Moved the Mountain' and the subtitle 'A Memoir of a Life and The Times' by Sir Randal F. Fawkes.

Randol Fawkes Labour Day
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A man stands at a microphone with his hands clasped together in prayer, speaking or giving a speech to a group of people in a room with a wooden ceiling. The audience consists of men and women, some clapping, all smiling and appearing engaged.

“Upward, onwards, always forward is the spirit that shall always command true success.”

— The Enduring Thoughts of Randol Fawkes (1945-1947)

Group of protestors marching on the street carrying signs related to labor rights and justice.

“In every crisis there are courageous men who are willing to fight even to death for what they believe to be right. Such men, with faith, and understanding will neither remain in bondage nor keep others there - even against great odds.”

— Randol Fawkes (The Herald, May 18th, 1955)

A Black man passionately speaking or singing into a microphone on stage, wearing a suit, with his fist raised.

“The most sensible and incontrovertible truth of ours is that right shall ultimately triumph over wrongful might.”

— The Enduring Thoughts of Randol Fawkes (1945-1947)

A black and white photo of a crowd gathered at an outdoor event or rally. Several men are standing near a podium with microphones, some holding flags. One man appears to be speaking or preparing to speak at the microphone. The background shows more people and trees.

“If the right to lead a free, honest, and respectable life can be obtained only at the price of ridicule, contempt, and discouragement of some of our fellowmen, all I can say is, ‘It’s worth it.’”

— The Enduring Thoughts of Randol Fawkes (1945-1947)

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A black-and-white photograph of a historical protest march with women wearing large, floral hats. A woman in the foreground holds a sign advocating for voting rights, with a drawing of a ballot box labeled 'REGISTERED VOTERS' and the words 'VOTE,' 'LABOUR,' and 'IN THIS BLOCK.' Other protesters march behind her, holding various signs, including one that mentions jobs and bread for their children.
Black and white photo of a smiling young man standing indoors, wearing a light-colored polo shirt and patterned shorts, with hands behind his back. The caption reads "The young Randol."
A group of six people, five men and one woman, gathered around a table, looking at a document or book, smiling and engaged in a discussion, in an indoor setting.
1963 Unemployment March Sir Randol Fawkes On Top of Car