Nigel Benson

Nigel C. Benson (born January 15, 1955) is a British author and illustrator.

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January 15 - 1955

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Nigel Benson was born in Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, son of Ralph H. Benson, a fine artist specializing in oils and pastels, and Heather M. Benson. He grew up in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, and was educated at Dunstable Grammar School (where film star Gary Cooper and other notables were taught). He gained an Honours Degree in Psychology at North East London Polytechnic (now East London University) and a Masters Degree in Education through the Open University. He is a PhD research student at the London University Institute of Education.

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Newport Pagnell - Dunstable - Dunstable Grammar School - Gary Cooper

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'Dunstable in Detail' (1986), published by The Book Castle, was his first full-length book.

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This book includes original pen-and-ink illustrations and photographs plus a unique pull-out map of Dunstable town centre. There are 100 numbered features of interest within a half mile radius of the crossroads at the town centre, plus an extensive index and bibliography, enabling the book to be used as a practical tour guide as well as the standard reference for Dunstable's history.

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The book cover shows the Dunstable Priory Church, founded 1132. (One of the original illustrations by Nigel Benson.) It was at this church Henry VIII formally announced his divorce with Queen Catherine of Aragon in 1533.

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