Where the Poppies Weep

About James G. Longworth

The author spent a long career as a Training Manager Lecturer Commercial Diver and senior Diving Instructor travelling the World in the process. Initially growing up in South Devon before moving to the North of England. Now retired he enjoys holidays closer to home in the West Country and Europe with his wife sampling all the ordinary things he never found time for before like hill walking reading historical novels music and theatre but most of all writing. Delving into his own family history to reveal his roots and those of his ancestors also occupies his time. He is passionate and fascinated by all aspects of British history and anything to do with the sea and marine life. Having written six full length illustrated articles for sport and hobby magazines plus numerous short contributions. He is also co-author/contributor to six diver training manuals which were sold world-wide Sport Diving and Advanced Sport Diving 1990 and a light hearted book Coarse Scuba-Diving 1990 a collection of humorous diving stories. Not wanting to rest on his laurels there are three or four other historical and comedic stories in the pipeline likely to be published soon.