Background
Groombridge, Brian Hughes was born on April 24, 1926 in London. Son of Gerald Hughes and Jane Miriam (Smith) G.
retired adult education educator
Groombridge, Brian Hughes was born on April 24, 1926 in London. Son of Gerald Hughes and Jane Miriam (Smith) G.
Master of Arts, Cambridge (England) University, 1951; Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), University Helsinki, Finland, 1990; Doctor Univ (honorary), Open University, United Kingdom, 1994.
Principal Latchworth Adult Education, Settlement, United Kingdom, 1951-1953, The Percival Guildhouse, Rugby, United Kingdom, 1953-1955; freelance contract, research and broadcasting British Broadcasting Corporation Independent Television Various, United Kingdom, since 1955; Deputy director National Institute Adult Continuing Education, United Kingdom, 1964-1968; head educational programs Indiana Broadcasting authority, United Kingdom, 1968-1976; professor adult education and director department extra mural studies University London, 1976-1989; member planning committee Open University, United Kingdom, 1966-1968; member Committee of Inquiry Into Adult Education, United Kingdom, 1970-1974, International Evaluation Team, Ministry Education, Finland, 1996. Author: Education and Retirement, 1960, Television and the People, 1972, Real Voices: Social Action Broadcasting, 1994.
Liberal Democrat.
Spouse Yvonne Barbara Watkins (divorce 1962). Spouse Joy Samuel, November 24, 1964.