From war hero to lockdown hero: Britain mourns Captain Tom

Centenarian raised millions for health workers and captured the hearts of a nation before himself succumbing to Covid

03 February 2021 - 19:50
By Ben Makori

Centenarian raised millions for health workers and captured the hearts of a nation before himself succumbing to Covid

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