Roger Evans MA, MBCS
Roger Evans was born and bred in the town of Bridgwater. Educated at
Eastover Junior School, he progressed to Dr.
Morgan’s Grammar School for Boys, for which with two other old
boys he has now formed a reunion association. Most of his working career
was spent with Courtaulds as Information Technology Manager before
running his own management consultancy business for many years.
But Roger's interest in all things Bridgwater were his overwhelming
passion. This was reflected in 1970 when at the age of 22 he was elected
to serve as a councillor for the old Borough of Bridgwater, and remains
the youngest ever Bridgwater Borough councillor. He has now retired from
his technology role in the industrial sector in order to concentrate on
writing more books to add to his collection.
Publications His first significant work was "Bridgwater with and
without the 'e'", a publication now in its third printing, proving
very successful with the Bridgwater public. This publication (ISBN 0
9525674 0 7) covers the history and character of the town. It also
covers the 17 other Bridgewaters, each of which is spelt with the extra
'e'. Following its publication, Roger toured 8 of the American
Bridgewaters lecturing on his home town, from its mediaeval origins to
its modern day carnival. This successful tour resulted in Roger being
awarded the coveted 'Bridgwater Cup''.
His latest publication, "Forgotten Heroes of Bridgwater"
(ISBN 0 9525674 1 5) has proven to be another popular local best seller.
Within its pages are characters from the Charge of the Light Brigade,
the Bridge on the River Kwai, the Battle of Trafalgar, and many more,
all with a strong Bridgwater connection. The classic story of the
amazing Sarah Biffin is also told with.
Both of these publications are available by post from:
Roger Evans, 9 Sussex Close, Bridgwater, Somerset.
Each book costs £9.95 per copy plus £2.50 post and packing within
the UK, £5 p & p for overseas order. Cheques (in UK Sterling)
payable to Roger Evans. Talks Roger also offers a range of talks with
and without illustrations.
Roger is available for lectures and talks more
information is available here.
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