Background
Plank, David van der was born on January 9, 1936 in Cheltenham, England. Son of Arthur Lucas and Kathleen Nora (Hollingham) van der Plank.
Plank, David van der was born on January 9, 1936 in Cheltenham, England. Son of Arthur Lucas and Kathleen Nora (Hollingham) van der Plank.
Trainee, Lipton Ltd., 1955-1961; partner, Cornish Match Company, Cornwall, England, 1962-1978; consultant, Cornish Match Company Ltd., London and Cornwall, 1978-1988; owner, David van der Plank Fine Labels, St. Ives and Cornwall, England, since 1978.
Member The British Matchbox Label and Booklet Society (past president).
Married Rosemarie Francis. Children: Rebecca, Simon, Marie Rose, David.