Dennis Kemp 1923-1990

[rhychydwr1]

I was surprised that Dennis has not had a mention, probably because he died in a climbing accident in Australia and was buried there.  My own recognition of Dennis is digging with him in Swildon's 4 in the 1970s.

There is a fine 4 page obituary with 2 photos in the latest Westminster:

Adcock, Graham 2020  Dennis Kemp, 1923-1990 Westminster Speleological Group Bulletin Vol 10 No 5 December 2020 pages 33-36

 

[Ropeman]

I was surprised that Dennis has not had a mention, probably because he died in a climbing accident in Australia and was buried there. My own recognition of Dennis is digging with him in Swildon's 4 in the 1970s.

There is a fine 4 page obituary with 2 photos in the latest Westminster:

Adcock, Graham 2020 Dennis Kemp, 1923-1990 Westminster Speleological Group Bulletin Vol 10 No 5 December 2020 pages 33-36

Hi
I note it is the day of your AGM Hope you have time to answer this. I knew Dennis Kemp from the early 70s. My connection with him is in his educational interests. Almost directly as a result of his encouragement to me I became a BBC education producer. Now in retirement I am recollecting my memories of him and what I think as his unsung pioneering views that I applied to change geography broadcasting for children. I'd like to make contact with others who knew him. Unfortunately I was/am hopeless at climbing or caving but it is his work in schools that is my focus. You can see the context of my academic credentials at my website MHMVR. Please do make contact

 

[Ropeman]

Thanks for the thumbs up Administrator. Weeks have passed with no insights from folks no problem but I am getting near to publishing in a Royal Photographical Society magazine possibly a historical feature. When did Dennis start working at Kodak?
Anybody? Starter for 10?
Dennis was responsible, in my view, for changing geography and nature education in Britain and drives my research into the secret to teaching online in HE digital education.

 

[mikem]

Maybe better off contacting:

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WSG Caving Group based in London

www.wsg.org.uk

 

[Addy]

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