Anthony Poulton Smith

Anthony Poulton Smith spent twenty years working in light engineering before becoming a full-time freelance journalist and author. Over the last 20 years he has written manuals, flyers, and newsletters for the commercial sector; produced crosswords, puzzles, and quizzes; and written extensively on many subjects, including etymology, history, travel, and the paranormal. He has a long-standing interest in railways and, together with his autistic son, does volunteer work and visits many heritage railways.