Tony Crowley
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Tony Crowley Richmond, Yorkshire, England) is a former merchant navy
officer who has written and illustrated many careers and educational publications. After a feral childhood in a transit camp by the Sinai, he was sent to the Duke of York's Royal Military School
and later attended Sir John Cass College. In 1979, obtained an M.Phil in Occupational Psychology from Hatfield Polytechnic and was registered for several years as a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society
. He is the author of The Lo-Tech Navigator, a book for those wishing to learn about traditional and emergency navigation techniques. Has also written children's stories, songs and poems many of which can be found on http://www.scribd.com under the pseudonym of mudsailor. He has appeared on various television programs as a one man band including What's My Line, Rainbow
, Jim'll Fix It
and Opportunity Knocks. Has worked as a volunteer for the Africa Mercy
hospital ship. A long suffering supporter of Sheffield Wednesday for which he once optimistically wrote a march entitled 'We Shall Rise Again'.
Merchant Navy
The Merchant Navy is the maritime register of the United Kingdom, and describes the seagoing commercial interests of UK-registered ships and their crews. Merchant Navy vessels fly the Red Ensign and are regulated by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency...
officer who has written and illustrated many careers and educational publications. After a feral childhood in a transit camp by the Sinai, he was sent to the Duke of York's Royal Military School
Duke of York's Royal Military School
The Duke of York’s Royal Military School, more commonly called the Duke of York’s, is a co-educational Academy with military traditions in Dover, Kent, open to pupils whose parents are serving or have served in any branch of the United Kingdom armed forces for a minimum of 4 years...
and later attended Sir John Cass College. In 1979, obtained an M.Phil in Occupational Psychology from Hatfield Polytechnic and was registered for several years as a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society
British Psychological Society
The British Psychological Society is a representative body for psychologists and psychology in the United Kingdom. The BPS is also a Registered Charity and, along with advantages, this also imposes certain constraints on what the society can and cannot do...
. He is the author of The Lo-Tech Navigator, a book for those wishing to learn about traditional and emergency navigation techniques. Has also written children's stories, songs and poems many of which can be found on http://www.scribd.com under the pseudonym of mudsailor. He has appeared on various television programs as a one man band including What's My Line, Rainbow
Rainbow (TV series)
Rainbow is a British children's television series, created by Pamela Lonsdale, which ran twice weekly at 12:10 on Tuesdays and Fridays on the ITV network, from 16 October 1972 to 6 March 1992...
, Jim'll Fix It
Jim'll Fix It
Jim'll Fix It was a long-running British television show, broadcast by the BBC between 1975 and 1994. It was presented by Jimmy Savile. It was produced by Roger Ordish, who also worked on other BBC shows, including A Bit of Fry & Laurie...
and Opportunity Knocks. Has worked as a volunteer for the Africa Mercy
Africa Mercy
The MV Africa Mercy is the newest ship to enter service with the humanitarian organization Mercy Ships, which has been outfitting and operating hospital ships that serve developing nations since 1978. It is currently the world's largest non-governmental floating hospital.Africa Mercy entered active...
hospital ship. A long suffering supporter of Sheffield Wednesday for which he once optimistically wrote a march entitled 'We Shall Rise Again'.