Probably the review I treasure the most. My little 1988 publication, ‘Hanging in the Balance’, was the biggest writing risk I had taken, exposing myself to possible ridicule, scathing criticism or, perhaps the worst, a complete lack of interest. Ed Drummond, who died earlier this year, was – is – a legend in climbing circles, Read the full article…
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Returning to Goldsmiths College after 50 years!
Absolutely delighted to receive this review from Prof Tim Crook of Goldsmiths College, London. I met Tim recently and, when I mentioned my book and the fact that it had some diary extracts about my time as a Goldsmiths student in the 1960s, he said he would buy and read a copy. But I didn’t Read the full article…
Mark Vallance – Recollections
My long-time friend, Mark Vallance, died the week before last, aged 72, and obituaries are appearing in the mountaineering world. I would like to add my own recollections of the man I have known for over 50 years. We met in 1966 at Goldsmith’s College, London, where we both lived in the same men’s hall Read the full article…