Geoffrey David Lewis

Background

Lewis, Geoffrey was born on April 13, 1933 in Brighton, Sussex. Son of David and Esther Lewis.

Education

Varndean Grammar School, Brighton, University of Liverpool.

Career

Teacher and museologist. Assistant; Deputy Director (and Keeper of Antiquities) Sheffield City Museum 1960-1965. Director Sheffield City Museums 1966-1972, Liverpool City Museums 1972-1974, Merseyside Company Museums 1974-1977.

Director of Museum Studies, University of Leicester 1977-1989, Assembly Teacher since 1989.

Honorary Lecturer in British Prehistory, University of Sheffield 1965-1972. President Institute Council of Museums 1983-1989, Chairman Advisory Committee 1974-1980.

President 81.

Membership

Board of Trustees Royal Armouries since 1990.

Interests

• Walking, computing.

Connections

Married Frances May Wilderspin 1956.

Father:

David

Mother:

Esther Lewis

Spouse:

Frances May Wilderspin