Read modern languages. Taught in France and England. Public servant in education field. In retirement worked as researcher for Dorset History Centre, outreach worker for Russel-Cotes Museum and Art Gallery and guide at Kingston Lacy. Published in 2025 successful biography of John Bankes of Kingston Lacy ‘The Man Who Didn’t Succeed’. Experienced public speaker - 200 talks over last 10 years to a variety of organisations, some in French.