Formerly editor of Roof, Midweek, Enjoying the Countryside, New Society and the New Statesman (1991-96), now working as a freelance writer. Have had a long standing amateur interest in history and archaeology, which has led me into writing various related publications for Channel 4. Most recently, I have been working for them as a contributing editor on the Time Team Club magazine Trench One and, since the end of 1999, as TT website editor. Born in the Potteries, live in London, spend a lot of time in the south west.
My favourite place: Waynu Picchu at dawn, looking down on the ‘lost city‘ of the Incas at Machu Picchu.
ost moving archaeological discovery: flowers around the bones of a Neanderthal so-called ‘primitive’ man dating from 100,000 years ago.
Where I’d most like to travel in time: Anywhere at the beginning of language and/or writing, especially when the first creation myths were being written down, so that I could discuss the meaning of life with a Prehistoric Platt.
Where I’d most like to travel today: Anywhere that can only be reached on foot. (Keeps the crowds down!)
Website
The Time Team Website http://www.channel4.com/history/timeteam/