David N Farr
Encyclopedia
David N. Farr is a British
Historian and Schoolmaster.
, London
and Clare Hall
, Cambridge
. It was from Cambridge that he gained his PhD for a thesis detailing the life of John Lambert
, which has since been published.
Two words come to mind when your hear the name
Dr Farr: motivational and fun. This is a tribute to the great man.
In future he wishes to pursue his love of Margaret Thatcher and plans to spend his imminent retirement consolidating his extensive knowledge of her life, political background and her effect on his great country of Wales.
. He is a principal examiner for AQA
and has written the A level text books on the periods of 1625-42 and 1642-89 for the exam board. They are both excellent reads, especially the cartoons.
Publication:
United Kingdom
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Historian and Schoolmaster.
Education
Farr was educated at Queen Mary and Westfield CollegeQueen Mary, University of London
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, London
London
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and Clare Hall
Clare Hall, Cambridge
Clare Hall is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge, England. It is a college for advanced study, admitting only postgraduate students.Informality is a defining value at Clare Hall and this contributes to its unique character...
, Cambridge
University of Cambridge
The University of Cambridge is a public research university located in Cambridge, United Kingdom. It is the second-oldest university in both the United Kingdom and the English-speaking world , and the seventh-oldest globally...
. It was from Cambridge that he gained his PhD for a thesis detailing the life of John Lambert
John Lambert
John Lambert may refer to:*John Lambert , English Protestant martyred during the reign of Henry VIII*John Lambert , Parliamentary general in the English Civil War...
, which has since been published.
Career
Dr Farr is a god amongst mere mortals, a backbone in this turbulent society and most importantly a fundamental inspiration to all. Through his exuberance and passion for life, especially the past, he has time and again emotionally moved students. With a fair but firm hand he guides students to success and eventual greatness.Two words come to mind when your hear the name
Dr Farr: motivational and fun. This is a tribute to the great man.
In future he wishes to pursue his love of Margaret Thatcher and plans to spend his imminent retirement consolidating his extensive knowledge of her life, political background and her effect on his great country of Wales.
Books
Notable works to date:- John Lambert, Parliamentary Soldier and Cromwellian Major-General, 1619-1684 (Boydell Press, 2003)
- Henry Ireton and the English Revolution (Boydell Press, 2006)
Schoolmaster
Dr. Farr holds the position of Director of Studies at Norwich SchoolNorwich School
Norwich School may refer to:*Norwich School of painters*Norwich School , an independent fee-paying school in Norwich, England...
. He is a principal examiner for AQA
AQA
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and has written the A level text books on the periods of 1625-42 and 1642-89 for the exam board. They are both excellent reads, especially the cartoons.
Publication:
- AQA AS History: Britain, 1625-1642: the Failure of Absolutism? (Nelson ThornesNelson ThornesNelson Thornes is a publishing firm located in Cheltenham, Great Britain.Started in 1968, as Stanley Thornes, the company began primarily publishing English textbooks for students before branching out into other areas of education. In 2001 Stanley Thornes through its parent company Wolters Kluwer...
, 2008) - AQA A2 History: British Monarchy: the Crisis of State, 1642-1689 (Nelson ThornesNelson ThornesNelson Thornes is a publishing firm located in Cheltenham, Great Britain.Started in 1968, as Stanley Thornes, the company began primarily publishing English textbooks for students before branching out into other areas of education. In 2001 Stanley Thornes through its parent company Wolters Kluwer...
, 2009)
External links
- John Lambert, Parliamentary Soldier and Cromwellian Major-General, 1619-1684 http://www.h-net.org/reviews/showrev.cgi?path=238231095869437
- Henry Ireton and the English Revolution, http://www.h-net.org/reviews/showrev.cgi?path=7631196961506