Welsh, Frank (Reeson)
WELSH, Frank (Reeson)
WELSH, Frank (Reeson). British, b. 1931. Genres: History, Documentaries/ Reportage. Career: Affiliated with John Lewis Partnership, England, 1954- 58, and CAS Group, England, 1958-64; William Brandt's Sons & Co. Ltd., England, managing director, 1965-72; Grindlays Bank, England, director, 1971-85; writer, 1982-. University of Tennessee, Alcoa distinguished visiting scholar and visiting lecturer, 1979-. Chair, Hadfields Ltd., 1967-79, Jensen Motors Ltd., 1968-72, and Cox & Kings, 1972-76; director, Henry Ansbacher & Co., 1976-82, and Trireme Trust, 1983-; member, British Waterways Board, 1975-81, Royal Commission on the National Health Service, 1976- 79, and Health Education Council, 1978-80. Publications: The Profit of the State, 1982; The Afflicted State, 1983; First Blood, Constable, 1985; (with G. Ridley) Bend'Or, Duke of Westminster, 1985; Uneasy City, 1986; Building the Trireme, 1988; Companion Guide to the Lake District, 1989; Hong Kong: A History, 1993; A Borrowed Place, 1993; A History of South Africa, 1998, in US as A Narrative History of South Africa, 1999; Dangerous Deceits, 1999; The Four Kingdoms, 2002. Address: c/o Curtis Brown Ltd, Haymarket House, 28/29 Haymarket 4th Fl, London SWIY 4SP, England. Online address: fragnes@aol.com