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Biographical note
Raised in Essex, Tom King read English at Oxford, where his career in print got off to an exhilarating start as gossip editor of the student magazine Isis. His professional (i.e. paid) journalism has included roles as editor, sub-editor, crime reporter, travel writer, business editor, gossip columnist, leader writer, political correspondent and film and theatre reviewer, all culminating in 17 years as chief features writer for the Newsquest Essex group of newspapers. Now retired from full-time journalism, he lives in the Essex countryside with his wife, fellow-journalist Sally. Apart from long distance walking (a passion that emerged aged 1-and-a-bit, before he could actually walk) and writing, Tomâs enthusiasms embrace tree planting, raising basset hounds, and outdoor theatre going, though not all three simultaneously.'What Mr King has done with his extraordinarily well-researched and readable book is to convey that if you understand the history of the footpath, you will understand much of the social history of rural Britain.'
- Country Life Magazine, September 2024,
'His passion for the topic ensures that Footpaths: A British History is not only informative but also an enjoyable read for anyone interested in the hidden stories of Britainâs landscape.'
- Country Squire, September 2024,
'This is a well-researched book that will find a happy home in the pocket of country walkers.'
- Current Archaeology Magazine, January 2024,