Bernard Charles Bentley
1916-1996
Bernard Bentley was educated at the Colchester Royal Grammar School and subsequently became articled to his father Albert. His studies were interrupted by the outbreak of the Second World War during which he served in the Essex Yeomanry. Returning from India after the war, he resumed his studies in London and after qualifying as a Solicitor, quickly became a partner specialising in conveyancing and wills, and the name of the firm Goodys, Sons and Weatherall was changed to Goodys, Bentley & Son. A keen sportsman all his life, Bernard moved on from rugby and cricket in his late thirties to become an avid golfer. Bernard married in 1943 and had two daughters.

Albert Charles Bentley
1884-1961
After graduating from the Wesleyan School in Colchester, Albert Bentley, joined the firm of Goodys, Sons and Weatherall at 62 North Hill, as a clerk. After an interruption for post World War 1 duties in the Pay Corps (his eyesight having precluded him from serving during the war), he enrolled in the Halifax Law Society classes, qualified as a Solicitor and became a salaried partner with Mr Clifford Goody. Upon the death of Mr Goody, Albert took over the firm and remained the Senior Partner until his death in 1961. He spent his life in Colchester, was married with a daughter and a son, the latter following him into the firm.

Sir Clifford Hammett KT
Born 08/06/1917
Admitted Solicitor 1938
Joined Indian Army (6th/1st Punjabie Regiment) 1940
Served in India North Africa and Singapore
Captured Singapore 1942 POW until 1945
Joined HM Colonial Service 1946
Married 1946
Magistrates Nigeria 1946 - 1952
Called to the Bar 1952
Fiji
Magistrate 1952 - 1956
Puisne Judge 1956 - 1968
Chief Justice 1968 - 1972
West Indies
Government Legal Advisor 1974 - 1998
Died June 1999