I was born in Newport, Monmouthshire where I still live, although I spend a part of the year in North East England. I was a merchant seaman for ten years and travelled widely. On leaving the sea I ...view moreI was born in Newport, Monmouthshire where I still live, although I spend a part of the year in North East England. I was a merchant seaman for ten years and travelled widely. On leaving the sea I worked in heavy industry and on large construction sites until retirement.
During that time I gained a BA Honours Degree in Humanities from the Open University and a Post Grad. Diploma in Celto/Roman studies from the University of Wales.view less