Peter George Spackman, before retirement, enjoyed a variety of diverse occupations concluding in 27 years as a civil servant. Since retirement, the author has obtained a BA (Hons) from the University of Leicester, following a lifelong interest in History and Archaeology and published an enlightening book An A-Z of 1001 Field-Names and Their Interpretation. His hobbies are as varied as his life, actively engaging in archaeological investigations, history, intermingled with an appetite for a good game of poker and a passion for home-cooked food.
