Jamie Campbell

Maritime Heritage Specialist

Greater Norwich Area, United Kingdom

About

Non-conformist old reprobate, dedicated to growing old disgracefully. Thought to enjoy a sherbet. Author, journalist and expert editor, sometimes accused of wasting a lifetime in small boats. Enjoys something of a local reputation on matters concerning the Norfolk & Suffolk Broads and maritime heritage. Specialties: Maritime Heritage. Norfolk & Suffolk Broads/East Anglia in general

Experience

  • Hamilton Publications (76 yrs 5 mos)
    • Editor
      Nov 1996 - Present · 29 yrs 9 mos

      Campbell's job description varies from making his own (and anyone else's) coffee to exhaustive levels of research and producing publications that should be ready for a printer without further attention.

    • Sometimes described as a man with a great future behind him.
      Mar 1950 - Jan 2011 · 60 yrs 11 mos

      Twenty five years International competition in 505, FD and Dragon classes. After a number of attempts, surprised to have been in a winning crew for the 1992 Round the Island race and taking the Gold Roman Bowl. Short handed ocean races include Round Britain, AZAB, several YM Triangles. Transatlantic race some years ago. Claims to have done a bit ... East Anglian based but International 14 Class historian and active freelance journalist and author. Sometimes described as a raconteur.

  • Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Excelsior Trust
    Jul 2014 - Mar 2026 · 11 yrs 9 mos

    Chairman.

  • Committee member at Inland Waterways group
    2009 - 2010 · 1 yr

  • Managing Director at Hearts Garages
    Jan 1990 - Nov 1996 · 6 yrs 11 mos

    Management buyout of fuel retailing operation