I’m John Field, an academic interested in lifelong learning. My book on British work camps 1880-1939 is appearing in October 2013 (image shows a 1930s Ministry of Labour camp). Keen on social justice, the environment, rugby, cinema, music, theatre, reading, hills, real ale, and a small Scotswoman.

Filming for BBC at Langdale End, a 30s government unemployed camp

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