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An interest in horology whilst writing my doctorate combined with a family background in precision engineering led me to start Anglo-Swiss Tools as a hobby-business specialising Swiss-made machine tools for horologists, instrument makers and precision engineers. The business grew when I became an agent for a number of Swiss firms including the very prestigious Schaublin Machines SA. Since taking up my present position as editor of the JP&S, Anglo-Swiss Tools has become a hobby-business once again with the entirely self-designed and constructed website providing historical information on the once mighty Swiss manual machine tool industry.

I am presently involved with the care of the museum's horological collection. Over the past twenty years I have been involved in a number of projects, including the reconstruction of a Jacquard Silk Weaving Loom from its component parts, and assisting in major renovation projects requiring the packing and storage of works of fine art and furniture. Due to pressure on the museum's resources in recent years I have offered my services pro bono.

Always conscious of trying to live a sustainable personal life, in 2008 my partner (Hilary Anderson) and I decided to attempt to make our 1915 property more energy efficient while at the same time increasing our (modest) living space. Undertaking the majority of the work ourselves, we removed the roof and added an additional storey and new roof using SIPs (Structural Insulated Panels). In addition I also insulated all of the downstairs solid brick walls. I undertook all project management, internal refurbishment, joinery fitting, electrical and plumbing work myself. The only external tradespersons employed were a plaster and a bricklayer! We were especially grateful to Hilary's uncle, Peter Cahill, who was our architect and to the many friends and relations who were very generous with their time.Hilary, myself and Bill, our then 11 year old son, continued to live in the building during the execution of the entire project - it was endurable, but I wouldn't recommend it!This building is a work in progress and we plan on replacing the remaining single-glazed windows with double-glazed units. Unfortunately, the orientation of the building does not lend itself to a PV array, but we will explore sustainable heating systems at a future date, and if we can achieve an acceptable level of airtightness will consider a heat recovery ventilation system. The building will never meet Passivhaus standards, but it's already considerably more energy efficient and pleasant to live and work in that it was.From the start I knew this was a long-haul project and it is still not entirely finished (like most home projects there's always something else to improve). However, I regard it as one of the most satisfying things I have done and one of my greatest achievements. Through this project I have learnt a huge amount about the practical issues of energy conservation and what will be required to update Britain's aged housing stock in order to move towards a more sustainable society.

Assisting with various projects concerned with poverty, taxation and globalisation.

Freelance tutor in social sciences. GCSE - Degree level.

Department of Government, Political Theory 2nd year core course.

Department of Government. Citizenship Project - Prof. Ivor Crewe. Transatlantic project researching political socialisation and citizenship. Duties included: questionnaire compilation; interviewing; day to day management of research project; data analysis; liaison with collaborating institution in USA; recruitment and management of staff.

School of Environmental Sciences. Researching the historical emergence of the concept of environment.

Teaching A-level Economics and Institute of Banking courses.