Andrew Waterhouse
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Andrew Waterhouse was a British poet
, and musician.
. He studied at Newcastle University, and Wye College
, taking an MSc. in environmental science. He lectured at Kirkley Hall
Agricultural College.
He wrote for green journals, and took part in the Trees For Life programme for world reforestation.
An annual award in his name is made by the Northern Writers'.
Poet
A poet is a person who writes poetry. A poet's work can be literal, meaning that his work is derived from a specific event, or metaphorical, meaning that his work can take on many meanings and forms. Poets have existed since antiquity, in nearly all languages, and have produced works that vary...
, and musician.
Life
He grew up in Gainsborough, LincolnshireGainsborough, Lincolnshire
Gainsborough is a town 15 miles north-west of Lincoln on the River Trent within the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. At one time it served as an important port with trade downstream to Hull, and was the most inland in England, being more than 55 miles from the North...
. He studied at Newcastle University, and Wye College
Wye College
The College of St. Gregory and St. Martin at Wye, more commonly known as Wye College, was an educational institution in Kent, United Kingdom. It was founded in 1447 by John Kempe, the Archbishop of York, as a college for the training of priests. It is located in the small village of Wye, Kent, 60...
, taking an MSc. in environmental science. He lectured at Kirkley Hall
Kirkley Hall
Kirkley Hall is a 17th century historic country mansion and Grade II listed building situated on the bank of the River Blyth at Kirkley, near Ponteland in the heart of the Northumberland countryside, which is now an Horticultural and Agricultural training centre.The manor of Kirkley was granted to...
Agricultural College.
He wrote for green journals, and took part in the Trees For Life programme for world reforestation.
An annual award in his name is made by the Northern Writers'.