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He also studied medieval Japanese and 19th century South African history at SOAS, the prestigious School of Oriental and African Studies in London.
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Tim Pollard
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He lives and works in the legendary city as well as representing it nationally and internationally in his position as Nottingham"s Official
Before his career as an actor, Pollard worked in the roleplaying and wargaming industry for many years as well as being a freelance graphic designer and illustrator. During this time, he became involved in Viking battle re-enactment and the first live-roleplaying company established in the United Kingdom, Treasure Trap (at Peckforton Castle in Cheshire), as well as performing with a number of local rock bands. As Nottingham"s Official, Tim Pollard has represented the County and City of Nottingham nationally and internationally since 1996 - for example appearing in Chicago, Houston, Toronto and several times in New York and Hameln, Germany (home of the famous Pied Piper with whom he keeps contact through their brotherhood “The Legion of Legends”).
He also performs regularly at Nottingham Castle"s annual pageant and at medieval banquets, charity events and other shows throughout the Midlands.
In 1985 he was a featured part of the stage show performing with psychedelic prog-rock band Hawkwind on their Chronicle of the Black Sword tour, and can be seen on the live concert Digital Video Disc The Chronicle of the Black Sword. Pollard has also worked full and part-time in the gaming business since 1978.
He was also employed in design at Games Workshop and Citadel Miniatures as a writer, editor, artist and art manager. He edited and produced the initial Flintloque line of table-top Napoleonic fantasy games for Alternative Armies, as well as co-writing the entry for Shaka Zulu in Steve Jackson Games “GURPS Who"s Who 1.” He also contributed to the Personal Computer first-person action game Number-One Lives Forever.
