Born - Bradford 1934.

Worked at Bradford newspaper, Telegraph & Argus.

National service 1952 - 1954 Mainly in Germany.

10 years in textiles, - Quality control.

20 years working for Crest Hotels, Bass brewery hotel group as Stocktaker, covering Aberdeen to Peterboro' and Hull to Barrow in Furness. -

10 years self employed selling sporting goods.

17 years McDonalds until 75 years old.

Retired.