Criss Barrington Gyford

Sorting through our dad’s (John Gyford) papers we found a few bits of paperwork from his father which seem like a nice collection of things about him and, to a lesser extent, his wife, Ethel Gyford (née Roper), our grandmother. In the interests of populating the internet with facts, here they are. § First, his letterhead: C. Barrington Gyford B. Sc., F.R.G.S. Author, Journalist and Lecturer 70, Waverley Avenue, Twickenham, Middlesex. Telephone: FELTHAM 2212. He lists himself as a contributor to: Daily Express Evening News The Listener Blue Peter Empire Review Orient Observer Boys’ Own Paper Teachers’ World The Schoolmaster B.B.C. (Stories and Travel Talks) Etc. And as the author of: “Gateways of the World” “Yours sincerely, The Skipper” “The Skipper Ashore” “N’gaga, King of Gorillas” “A Traveller’s Tales” § Next, two slightly different CVs, both written in or just after 1960. § Criss Barrington GYFORD d/b 7.12.1901 28, Waldegrave Park, TWICKENHAM, Middx. B.Sc. (London) in Geography,…