Prior to the time he spent in West Africa as an Education management advisor Patrick had a long career in Education in the UK - mainly in the Further Education sector - initially as a teacher/lecturer and subsequently as a senior manager. Since his retirement from Education he has established himself as a dealer in rare books. He was born in South Yorkshire but grew up in Norfolk and has also lived in Canada. He is a graduate in Philosophy, has three daughters and lives in London. (Photo courtesy of Ken Hyam)