John Woodhams was born and brought up on the Isle of Wight, and qualified as a chartered surveyor, but for a number of years ran his own business as a tour operator, specialising in small group continental tours by train, and UK tours using restored vintage motor coaches. He and Margaret now live in Wingham, a village close to Canterbury, hence his interest in the history of the city. He has previously written several books on transport subjects, but this is his first local history title.
