Anthony Poulton-Smith

Anthony Poulton-Smith turned to writing full time when his 20-year career in light engineering came to an end. Since then he has seen around 1,500 articles in print, published over 70 books of his own and ghost-written more than 200 others. Anthony's books reflect his keen interest in etymology and, in particular, place names.
In the past, Anthony has written about transport through the years, put together collections of ghost stories and even taken a brief look at the history of the toilet. He is currently researching a variety of subjects, from coaches to canals, ghosts to gore, through to escapees. He gives regular talks on many of the subjects covered by his books.
In addition to writing, Anthony is an active member of the local community in his home town of Tamworth and is chairman of Tamworth Literary Festival and a volunteer for the local Talking Newspaper. He is a member of MENSA, a magistrate and has recently become a mature student, studying ancient languages.
Anthony is a father of two who enjoys a challenge, particularly in the form of a crossword or quiz.