Painter, ceramist, printmaker and calligrapher and teacher, born in north London. He studied at Hornsey School of Art, 1945–52, teachers including Russell Reeve, Allin Braund and Henry Holzer. Held several teaching posts, eventually becoming head of ceramics at Norwich School of Art, 1953–82. Was a member of Federation of British Artists, Norwich Twenty Group and SGA and showed with RI and East Anglian Artists. University of East Anglia holds his work. In 1957 Forward was chosen for inclusion in Jack Beddington’s Young Artists of Promise, his picture Hayfever, 1954, being illustrated. Signed some work with initials only. Lived in Norwich, Norfolk.