Rook, Tony

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ROOK, Tony

ROOK, Tony. British, b. 1932. Genres: Mystery/Crime/Suspense, Archaeology/Antiquities. Career: Ed., Hertfordshire Archaeological Review; Director, Welwyn Archaeological Society; Education Officer, Lockleys Archaeological Trust; Extra-Mural Lecturer, University of London. Bldg. Technologist, G. Wimpey Ltd., and CLAIRA, 1957-63; Sr. Science Teacher, Sherrardswood School, 1963-73. Publications: Roman Villa, 1973; Roman Legionary, 1974; Strange Mansion (novel), 1974; Pompeiian House, 1978; Roman Bath House, 1978; The Labrador Trust, 1983; A History of Hertford- shire, 1984; Of Local Interest, 1986; Welwyn Roman Baths, 1988; (with V. Scott) County Maps and Histories--Hertfordshire, 1989; Roman Baths in Britain, 1992; Before the Railway Came, 1994. Address: Old Rectory, 23 Mill Lane, Welwyn, Herts. AL6 9EU, England.