Background
Ellis, Royston was born on February 10, 1941 in Pinner, Middlesex, England. Son of John William Ellis and Alma Georgina Ryall.
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Maldives (Bradt Travel Guide)
( The original Bradt guide to Maldives was the first ever...)
The original Bradt guide to Maldives was the first ever international guide to this island paradise. This fourth edition contains new material on recently developed island resorts and a thorough update on all information in the previous edition. It caters for the extensive visitor base of diving and spa holidaymakers whilst providing special details for the style-conscious, luxury seeker including super-luxury class accommodation and tailor-made tours.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1841622664/?tag=2022091-20
The Shadows by Themselves
(, 128 pages including an appendix, with two sections of b...)
, 128 pages including an appendix, with two sections of black & white photographs of The Shadows
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Sri Lanka (Bradt Travel Guide)
( The civil war has ended and all regions of this ‘resple...)
The civil war has ended and all regions of this ‘resplendent land’ are now accessible to visitors. The island offers everything from snorkelling and sandy beaches to golf and hill-country tea plantations; from ancient temples and ruins to shopping opportunities in Colombo’s bustling streets. In this new edition, Royston Ellis, a Sri Lankan resident, explores the diversity Sri Lanka offers in an easy-to-read narrative packed with entertaining comments and sound advice, based on personal experience. Combining experience with enthusiasm he helps visitors get the most from this magical isle - everyone will find something to admire in this enchanting ‘tiny teardrop’.
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Big Beat Scene
(Fifty years ago, at the dawn of the Swinging Sixties, Roy...)
Fifty years ago, at the dawn of the Swinging Sixties, Royston Ellis was a spokesman for Britain's teenage generation. Aged 16, he hung around coffee bars and jazz clubs in Soho, chronicling in poetry the life he saw around him. Gradually, he also became closely associated with the emerging music scene. In 1959, he teamed up with Cliff Richard's group, the Drifters, and appeared with them on television and stage shows performing his unique brand of 'rocketry' (rock'n'roll poetry). In 1960, he was backed by the Beetles (as they then were) in Liverpool, and by Jimmy Page at London's Mermaid Theatre. Before leaving the UK in 1961 to explore the world, Ellis penned the first-ever books on Cliff (Driftin' with Cliff Richard) and the Shadows (The Shadows by Themselves), as well as The Big Beat Scene, the first contemporary account of the teenage music scene in Britain. Written before the emergence of the Beatles and without the benefit of hindsight, this fascinating document provides a unique, first-hand insight into the popularity and relevance of jazz, skiffle and rock'n'roll at a time when Cliff Richard & The Shadows were at the cutting edge of pop, and the social attitudes of the time. A photographic portrait of the author was taken in 1960 by Ida Kar, and is one of the portraits featuring in a major exhibition of Kar's work at the National Portrait Gallery. The exhibition, 'Ida Kar: Bohemian Photographer', runs from 10 March - 19 June 2011.
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Big Beat Scene: An Outspoken Expose of the Teenage World of Rock'n'roll by Ellis, Royston (2010) Paperback
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Sri Lanka by Rail (Bradt Rail Guides)
(This guide is a thorough overview of Sri Lanka's many ric...)
This guide is a thorough overview of Sri Lanka's many riches, with a particular emphasis on touring by train. Also included are routes through the country utilizing the restored steam trains.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1564405362/?tag=2022091-20
Maldives, 3rd: The Bradt Travel Guide
( These idyllic islands are famed for their palm-fringed ...)
These idyllic islands are famed for their palm-fringed beaches, luxurious resorts, and relaxed pace of life. This fuilly updated guide caters to all types of visitors, from watersports enthusiasts and nature lovers to festival seekers and those wishing to explore the rich island history. Diving safaris, coral garden snorkeling, surfing, windsurfing, and deep-sea fishing are all covered for the energetic tourist, while exploring the atolls and resorts with the aid of this thorough guide is an attractive pastime for the traveler seeking tranquility. Features include: >How to choose the perfect resort for tastes and budgets >Getting around the islands, with cruise options >A wide variety of watersports >Accommodation options including beach cottages and overwater bungalows >Maldivian people and culture and useful words and phrases in Dhivehi
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1841621439/?tag=2022091-20
(Big Beat Scene: An Outspoken Expose of the Teenage World of Rock'n'roll) Author: Royston Ellis published on (June, 2010)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Y4QTIPO/?tag=2022091-20
- A Man for All Islands: A Biography of Maumoon Abdul Gayoom,
- The Shadows by Themselves
- Big Beat Scene: An Outspoken Expos?? of the Teenage World of Rock'n'roll by Royston Ellis (2010-06-08)
- Guide to Maldives (A travel guide to the Maldives.)
- Big Beat Scene: An Outspoken Expos?? of the Teenage World of Rock'n'roll by Royston Ellis (2010-06-08)
Royston Ellis
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Assistant editor, Jersey News and Features, Jersey, Channel Isles, 1961-1962; associate editor, Canary Islands Sun, Las Palmas, Canary Isles, 1963-1966; attorney/journalist, Marquis of Bristol, Dominica, West Indies, 1966-1977; managing editor, Wordsman Ltd, Guernsey, Channel isles, 1977-1981; correspondence, Business Traveller, Hong Kong, since 1981; editorial consultant, Explore Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka, since 1990.
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Big Beat Scene
(Fifty years ago, at the dawn of the Swinging Sixties, Roy...)
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Sri Lanka by Rail (Bradt Rail Guides)
(This guide is a thorough overview of Sri Lanka's many ric...)
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Maldives, 3rd: The Bradt Travel Guide
( These idyllic islands are famed for their palm-fringed ...)
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Maldives (Bradt Travel Guide)
( The original Bradt guide to Maldives was the first ever...)
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Sri Lanka (Bradt Travel Guide)
( The civil war has ended and all regions of this ‘resple...)
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The Shadows by Themselves
(, 128 pages including an appendix, with two sections of b...)
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Guide to Maldives
(A travel guide to the Maldives.)
- A Man for All Islands: A Biography of Maumoon Abdul Gayoom,
- The Shadows by Themselves
- Big Beat Scene: An Outspoken Expose of the Teenage World of Rock'n'roll by Ellis, Royston (2010) Paperback
- Big Beat Scene: An Outspoken Expos?? of the Teenage World of Rock'n'roll by Royston Ellis (2010-06-08)
- (Big Beat Scene: An Outspoken Expose of the Teenage World of Rock'n'roll) Author: Royston Ellis published on (June, 2010)
- Big Beat Scene: An Outspoken Expos?? of the Teenage World of Rock'n'roll by Royston Ellis (2010-06-08)
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Big Beat Scene
Membership
Fellow Royal Commonwealth Society.
Connections
1 child, Edward.
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Nationality
British
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1961 - 1962
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1963 - 1966
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1966 - 1977
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1977 - 1981
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1981 - 1995
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1990