Born and educated in Aberdeen at Ferryhill Primary School and after passing the 11+ attended Aberdeen Grammar School. A family move to North Wales forced me to leave but I returned to attend a pre-sea training course at Robert Gordon’Technical College.
First career began on 23 July 1953 as a Merchant Navy Apprentice Deck Officer. Rose in rank to Second Officer before “swallowing the hook” in 1962
Then joined Her Majesty’s Home Civil Service remaining there until early retirement in 1993.
Married to Sylvia in 1959 and have one son Rod who also posts to TTF and Northfell Sylvia died from cancer on 4 August 1999 and I have been trying to get my life together ever since.
Have been interested in archaeology from an early age. Currently hold a Diploma in Local Historical Studies and a Certificate in Archaeology, both from Hull University. Also a keen amateur photographer.
Special Interest Areas
Neolithic/Bronze Age particularly megalithic architecture