Norman Jacobs
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Norman Jacobs is one of Britain's most prolific local history and sports writers with 25 published books to his name. Born in Hackney, London, in 1947. He went to school in the East End before leaving the capital for Teacher Training College in Norwich. On leaving college in 1967 he went to work at the British Museum where he stayed until early retirement in 2004. His latest book is an affectionate look at what went on behind the scenes at the Museum during his 37 years there describing some of the larger than life characters and the important events that took place. As well as writing books, Norman has had many articles published in a wide variety of journals and magazines. These include Apollo, Local History Magazine, Essex Journal, Picture Postcard Monthly, Speedway Star, Vintage Speedway Magazine and Cockney Ancestor. Between 1990 and 2005 he was editor of Clacton Chronicle, described… Read more This biography was provided by the author or their representative.
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