Simon Batchelor
I can’t remember when I first met Don, it was probably in a pub on a Friday night when the volunteers from the Archaeological Resource Centre used to meet up; either we were drawn to Don, or Don was drawn into our circle, is unclear but over many years he seems to have been a constant presence since then. He would either be at the pub or serving behind the bar at the CaMRA festival on the Knavesmire. He was there when the “Diera” branch of the YAC needed his help and, after it had morphed into the York YAC, he was happy to offer support to all of us who became leaders. Don was unique in his enthusiams for both his subject and life in general and as such he is greatly missed. …
- December 24, 2021
- 2:37 pm