Barry R. Clarke
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Barry R. Clarke is a British puzzle designer.
Born in Llanwrtyd Wells
, Wales, to English parents, he was educated at Heckmondwike Grammar School
, West Yorkshire. In 1984, he obtained a Master of Science degree by thesis in theoretical physics from the University of Hull
and published papers on perturbation methods in quantum mechanics
.
He has written and directed several award-winning short films and his comedy sketches have appeared on both BBC and ITV.
In 2006 he self-published the results of his investigation into the Shakespearean authorship question. His research for a PhD at Brunel University
on this issue has resulted in a peer-reviewed paper.
Since 1989, he has written a regular puzzle column for The Daily Telegraph
, his puzzle work has been featured on BBC TV Mindgames, and he has published several books of original puzzles. His enigmas have also appeared in The Sunday Telegraph, The Sunday Times
, New Scientist
, and Reader's Digest
.
Born in Llanwrtyd Wells
Llanwrtyd Wells
Llanwrtyd Wells is a small town in the parish of Llanwrtyd in Powys, mid Wales, lying on the River Irfon.With a population of 601 people , it claims to be the smallest town in Britain, although Fordwich in Kent has a smaller population...
, Wales, to English parents, he was educated at Heckmondwike Grammar School
Heckmondwike Grammar School
Heckmondwike Grammar School is a state selective, coeducational grammar school providing free education, located in Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, England.-Admissions:...
, West Yorkshire. In 1984, he obtained a Master of Science degree by thesis in theoretical physics from the University of Hull
University of Hull
The University of Hull, known informally as Hull University, is an English university, founded in 1927, located in Hull, a city in the East Riding of Yorkshire...
and published papers on perturbation methods in quantum mechanics
Quantum mechanics
Quantum mechanics, also known as quantum physics or quantum theory, is a branch of physics providing a mathematical description of much of the dual particle-like and wave-like behavior and interactions of energy and matter. It departs from classical mechanics primarily at the atomic and subatomic...
.
He has written and directed several award-winning short films and his comedy sketches have appeared on both BBC and ITV.
In 2006 he self-published the results of his investigation into the Shakespearean authorship question. His research for a PhD at Brunel University
Brunel University
Brunel University is a public research university located in Uxbridge, London, United Kingdom. The university is named after the Victorian engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel....
on this issue has resulted in a peer-reviewed paper.
Since 1989, he has written a regular puzzle column for The Daily Telegraph
The Daily Telegraph
The Daily Telegraph is a daily morning broadsheet newspaper distributed throughout the United Kingdom and internationally. The newspaper was founded by Arthur B...
, his puzzle work has been featured on BBC TV Mindgames, and he has published several books of original puzzles. His enigmas have also appeared in The Sunday Telegraph, The Sunday Times
The Sunday Times
The Sunday Times is a British Sunday newspaper.The Sunday Times may also refer to:*The Sunday Times *The Sunday Times *The Sunday Times *The Sunday Times...
, New Scientist
New Scientist
New Scientist is a weekly non-peer-reviewed English-language international science magazine, which since 1996 has also run a website, covering recent developments in science and technology for a general audience. Founded in 1956, it is published by Reed Business Information Ltd, a subsidiary of...
, and Reader's Digest
Reader's Digest
Reader's Digest is a general interest family magazine, published ten times annually. Formerly based in Chappaqua, New York, its headquarters is now in New York City. It was founded in 1922, by DeWitt Wallace and Lila Bell Wallace...
.