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Hammond, John Richard was born on March 28, 1933 in Nottingham, United Kingdom. Son of Walter Richard and Alice (Coy) Hammond.
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Hammond, John Richard was born on March 28, 1933 in Nottingham, United Kingdom. Son of Walter Richard and Alice (Coy) Hammond.
Diploma in political, economic, social studies, University Nottingham, England, 1956. Diploma in adult education, University Nottingham, England, 1970. Doctor of Letters, University Nottingham, England, 1999.
Adult education office Co-operative College, Loughborough, 1962-1974. Director Rural Community Council, Nottinghamshire, 1974-1977. Manager Harveys Bookshop Ltd., 1977-1982.
Education officer Nottinghamshire County Council, 1982-1993.
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Member H.G. Wells Society (secretary).
Married Jean Yates, July 7, 1956. Children: Peter John, David Wells.