I had the pleasure of meeting Paul at Southend Municipal College in the autumn of 1956. Paul and I had just enrolled, Paul in the art department and Tom in the science Department.
We both shared a keen interest in photography. Paul had an expensive twin-lens Rolleiflex and I had Voiglander vitomatic. That was 64 years ago, and we both used our cameras extensively.
It was a meeting of two people with mutual respect for each other. Paul was incredibly gifted and had an eye for his subjects. Consequently, he was very successful in his chosen working life. Paul was kind and generous to his friends.
As young men, we also enjoyed a lot of fun together....especially at parties!
Although we made our way in life separately with an average of 500 miles between us. It was always a pleasure to meet up from time to time.
Very recently I had the pleasure of speaking on the telephone exchanging memories. Subsequently, we exchanged texts. Coronavirus, unfortunately, stopped us meeting together. A great pity.
Well done Paul, you packed a lot into those 80 years. You are missed.
Sadly Bronwyn, it is not possible for Margaret and I to be with you today. We hope the video link will work and we intend to watch from Scotland.
Margaret & Tom Palmer
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1st April 2020
