Life Journey
From the potteries to the skies—a remarkable career spanning eight decades
1
The Potteries
Childhood near Stoke-on-Trent
Growing up in the heart of Britain's ceramic industry, surrounded by the kilns and chimneys that defined the landscape. The potteries shaped not just the clay, but the character of a young boy who would carry the region's spirit of craftsmanship throughout his life.2
In the Mines
First Job in Coal Mining
Descending into the depths, learning the value of hard work and camaraderie in the challenging world of coal mining. These early years underground built resilience and respect for the working man's dignity—lessons that would inform a lifetime of work.
3
The Draftsman Years
Designing Electrical Products
Emerging from the mines to the drawing board, where precision and creativity met. As a draftsman designing electrical products, technical skill combined with artistic vision, laying the foundation for more ambitious projects to come.
4
Taking Flight
Aircraft and Aircraft Parts Design
Reaching for the skies through the design of aircraft and aircraft parts. From the coal mines to the clouds—a journey that embodied the post-war spirit of innovation and the thrill of contributing to aviation's golden age.
5
Standards & Quality
BSI and ISO Consultancy Work
Bringing decades of practical experience to the world of quality standards and management consultancy. Working with BSI and ISO standards, helping organizations achieve excellence and establishing benchmarks that would benefit industries across Britain and beyond.
Each chapter of this journey contributed to the wisdom, creativity, and determination that would eventually lead to the creation of the Monton Lighthouse—a fitting monument to a life dedicated to building, designing, and creating lasting value.