John Bartram (Author)
John Bartram started life as an apprentice blacksmith for Richmond
council in 1970 and two years later joined their parks department
where he stayed for eight years working in a tree unit. He began
his career as a gamekeeper in 1980 with Kew Gardens, where he met
his wife, Maggie, a wildlife artist, who he married in 1988. He
took on the same role for Richmond Park in 1986, remaining in the
post for thirty years, during which time his job title was changed
to Senior Wildlife Officer. John and Maggie lived in Kingston Gate
Lodge in Richmond Park before moving to Walton on Thames on his
retirement in 2016. For relaxation he enjoys bird watching with
Maggie, fishing, tending his allotment, and playing bowls.
John Karter (Author)
John Karter is a former writer for The Sunday Times, The Times, and
The Independent, and the author of five published non-fiction
books: Introducing Psychology of Relationships, The Love Delusion,
On Training to be a Therapist, Frankie Dettori - the Illustrated
Biography, and Lester - Return of a Legend, as well as a novella
The Profit. As an avid cyclist, walker and nature lover, Karter
considers nearby Richmond Park to be his second home. He wrote the
text for Richmond Park and edited Guide to Richmond Park. He has
contributed to various other books and publications and works as
volunteer writer and editor for RNIB (Royal National Institute for
Blind People). He is also a qualified psychotherapist.
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