He served as Vice-President to the Society 1939 to 1942 , standing down at the age of 83 .
With over 70 years as a Fellow he was one of the longest - serving Fellows of all time .
one served as Vice-President to the Society 1939 to 1942 , standing down at the age of 83 .
With over 70 years as a Fellow he was one of the longest - serving Fellows of all time .