Philip Andrew Haigh (born 5 October 1964) is a British I.T. Professional, TV presenter and writer of non-fiction military history books, mostly on the subject of the Wars of the Roses, although in recent years he has taken to writing military fiction works based on characters and events from World War II.
Philip A. Haigh
Born
Philip Andrew Haigh (1964-10-05) 5 October 1964 (age 59) Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England
Haigh was born in Birkby, Huddersfield in West Yorkshire in October 1964. The youngest of three children born to William and Sylvia Haigh (both now deceased), he was later educated at John Smeaton Community College in East Leeds where he was chosen to both represent the school and West Yorkshire in a number of track and field events, including the 200 and 1500 meter's – as well as 'Cross Country'.[1]
Later lifeedit
In 1980, Haigh commenced a career in retail, working for major UK based supermarket chains such as Morrisons and Asda Stores. He entered Asda's retail management training program in June 1984 and undertook a number of junior then senior roles within store operations, before finally taking up a central role at Asda's head office in Leeds in 1994.[2]
It was during this time that he commenced his academic writing. In 1998, Haigh left Asda to pursue an I.T. career working in service management and program management for 'blue chip' I.T. organisations such as IBM, Cap Gemini, Sun Microsystems and Computacenter, before working as an independent I.T. consultant specialising in strategic outsourcing and managing large scale transformational business change programs.[3]
In 1999, Haigh founded the Yorkshire Battlefields Society, but after building close links with the Battlefields Trust, the society merged with the trust in 2002. At this time, Haigh became a trustee of the Battlefields Trust and editor of the trusts' journal 'Battlefield' – which was formally the Yorkshire Battlefields Society's quarterly magazine.[4]
Haigh is married with two children (a son Lewis, and a daughter Charlotte). A keen yachtsman, scuba diver and mountain climber (having climbed in the Alps with Kenton Cool), he currently resides in West Yorkshire, where he also serves as a Magistrate on the Leeds 'bench'.[5]
Publicationsedit
Haigh retains a wide following of loyal readers. Most of his works are to do with the subject of the Wars of the Roses, although in recent years he has turned to writing works of fiction. The titles are as follows:-
Non-fictionedit
The Military Campaigns of the Wars of the Roses (Alan Sutton Publishing, 1995)[6]
The Battle of Wakefield 1460 (Alan Sutton Publishing, 1996)[7]
Where Both the Hosts Fought – The Battles of Edgecote and Lose-Cote-Field (Battlefield Press, 1997)[8]
Campaigns of the Wars of the Roses (Bramley Books, 1998)[9]
From Wakefield to Towton 1460 – 1461 (Pen and Sword Books, 2002)[10]
As well as featuring in a number of BBC and ITV 'news programmes', Haigh has also appeared in a number of other history related TV documentaries:-
The Battle of Wakefield 1460. (An ITV Production in 1999)
The Battle of Stamford Bridge 1066. (An ITV Production in 2000)
Towton 1461. (A RKP Production for BBC 2010)
The History of the River Aire. (A RKP Production for BBC 2012) – features the Battle of Ferrybridge 1461
Notesedit
^Philip Haigh, Biographical details taken from the jacket cover of both the 'Military Campaigns of the Wars of the Roses', and also 'The Battle of Wakefield 1460'. Both Alan Sutton Publishing
^Philip Haigh, Details taken from a television interview aired on Yorkshire Television's 'Calendar' program broadcast in August 1997. Copies are available direct from Y.T.V
^Philip Haigh, I.T. career details taken from Haigh's Linkedin web page
^Battlefields Trust Quarterly Newsletter, Details of the Battlefields Trust 'journal'
^Yorkshire Evening Post, Magistrate appointments as detailed in the Yorkshire Evening Post in November 2008
'The Military Campaigns Of The Wars Of The Roses' Book Review An independent book review
'The Battle Of Wakefield 1460' Book Review An independent book review
'Where Both The Hosts Fought' Book Review An independent book review
'From Wakefield To Towton 1460–1461' Book Review An independent book review
Battlefields Trust Web Page
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Philip Andrew Haigh born 5 October 1964 is a British I T Professional TV presenter and writer of non fiction military history books mostly on the subject of the Wars of the Roses although in recent years he has taken to writing military fiction works based on characters and events from World War II Philip A HaighBornPhilip Andrew Haigh 1964 10 05 5 October 1964 age 59 Huddersfield West Yorkshire EnglandYears active1995 presentSpouseSarah Louise Claxton 1990 present Contents 1 Early life 2 Later life 3 Publications 3 1 Non fiction 3 2 Fiction 4 TV Appearances 5 Notes 6 External linksEarly life editHaigh was born in Birkby Huddersfield in West Yorkshire in October 1964 The youngest of three children born to William and Sylvia Haigh both now deceased he was later educated at John Smeaton Community College in East Leeds where he was chosen to both represent the school and West Yorkshire in a number of track and field events including the 200 and 1500 meter s as well as Cross Country 1 Later life editIn 1980 Haigh commenced a career in retail working for major UK based supermarket chains such as Morrisons and Asda Stores He entered Asda s retail management training program in June 1984 and undertook a number of junior then senior roles within store operations before finally taking up a central role at Asda s head office in Leeds in 1994 2 It was during this time that he commenced his academic writing In 1998 Haigh left Asda to pursue an I T career working in service management and program management for blue chip I T organisations such as IBM Cap Gemini Sun Microsystems and Computacenter before working as an independent I T consultant specialising in strategic outsourcing and managing large scale transformational business change programs 3 In 1999 Haigh founded the Yorkshire Battlefields Society but after building close links with the Battlefields Trust the society merged with the trust in 2002 At this time Haigh became a trustee of the Battlefields Trust and editor of the trusts journal Battlefield which was formally the Yorkshire Battlefields Society s quarterly magazine 4 Haigh is married with two children a son Lewis and a daughter Charlotte A keen yachtsman scuba diver and mountain climber having climbed in the Alps with Kenton Cool he currently resides in West Yorkshire where he also serves as a Magistrate on the Leeds bench 5 Publications editHaigh retains a wide following of loyal readers Most of his works are to do with the subject of the Wars of the Roses although in recent years he has turned to writing works of fiction The titles are as follows Non fiction edit The Military Campaigns of the Wars of the Roses Alan Sutton Publishing 1995 6 The Battle of Wakefield 1460 Alan Sutton Publishing 1996 7 Where Both the Hosts Fought The Battles of Edgecote and Lose Cote Field Battlefield Press 1997 8 Campaigns of the Wars of the Roses Bramley Books 1998 9 From Wakefield to Towton 1460 1461 Pen and Sword Books 2002 10 Fiction edit citation needed Drake R N Due 2014 Drake and an Act of Treason Due 2015 Drake s Escape No known date TV Appearances editAs well as featuring in a number of BBC and ITV news programmes Haigh has also appeared in a number of other history related TV documentaries The Battle of Wakefield 1460 An ITV Production in 1999 The Battle of Stamford Bridge 1066 An ITV Production in 2000 Towton 1461 A RKP Production for BBC 2010 The History of the River Aire A RKP Production for BBC 2012 features the Battle of Ferrybridge 1461Notes edit Philip Haigh Biographical details taken from the jacket cover of both the Military Campaigns of the Wars of the Roses and also The Battle of Wakefield 1460 Both Alan Sutton Publishing Philip Haigh Details taken from a television interview aired on Yorkshire Television s Calendar program broadcast in August 1997 Copies are available direct from Y T V Philip Haigh I T career details taken from Haigh s Linkedin web page Battlefields Trust Quarterly Newsletter Details of the Battlefields Trust journal Yorkshire Evening Post Magistrate appointments as detailed in the Yorkshire Evening Post in November 2008 Book Details ISBN 0 7509 0904 8 ISBN 978 0750909044 Book Details ISBN 0 7509 1342 8 ISBN 978 0 7509 1342 3 Book Details ISBN 0 9531213 0 5 ISBN 978 0 9531213 0 4 Book Details ISBN 1 85833 770 4 ISBN 978 1858337708 Book Details ISBN 0 85052 825 9 ISBN 978 0850528251External links editPhilip A Haigh on LinkedIn The Military Campaigns Of The Wars Of The Roses Book Review An independent book review The Battle Of Wakefield 1460 Book Review An independent book review Where Both The Hosts Fought Book Review An independent book review From Wakefield To Towton 1460 1461 Book Review An independent book review Battlefields Trust Web Page Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Philip A Haigh amp oldid 1221081972, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
