About the Author

Born in Lancashire, the author lived and worked in France, and in the USA, before returning to settle on the Essex/Hertfordshire border during the 1970s. A first degree in Humanities from the Open University led to further pursuit of her interest in history in the form of a Cambridge University Master's degree in history. Fiona has been involved in history in the community for over 20 years, and has written articles in academic journals as well as producing a number of booklets on subjects of local interest.