A Chorister's TaleA Choristers Tale grew from a request from Durham School to Old Boys for a summary of their years spent there. Further writing ensued, covering the years 1928 2012, beginning with a childhood in the industrial northeast of England, during and after the Depression. Of his six years as a Chorister in Durham Cathedral, four were wartime years, as were two more when at Durham School, with severe restrictions affecting everyday life. Career ambitions