He could be that guy, that's for sure.

Sounds about right. I think the flat was in a bit of an outdated state by then, by all accounts

Tantallon Road?

One good thing I learned from you was that I used to live next door to John Martyn's dad. I knew I went to the same school as John Martyn (and Jerry Sadowitz, and Ian Brady), but yeah - every day is a school day!

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Yep, one of only 5 artists/groups of colour out of 40.

White as milk, too

Great to hear, thanks Joe

Thanks!

Yes, definitely. I think she did visit him there. She said, unsurprisingly, that it was a rather eccentric set up...

My aunt's first boyfriend taught at the prep school on which the boarding school in O Caledonia is based (I think Elspeth Barker's parents ran it). It's a brilliant book. Couldn't believe I hadn't even heard of it before it was republished and I finally read it.

How lovely, cheers! 🍻

Thanks, Nick, that's very kind of you!