Climbers

John Porter:

Bernard Newman was a visionary commentator on climbing and its characters. I remember in 1972 Bernard commenting on the white-cotton-costumed John Syrett performing on the Leeds climbing wall saying: "Here is a star that will be the future." I was privileged to share some of the happiest days of my life with Bernard; from editing the Leeds UNCC Journal in 1973 and to many days on the hills with Bernard and [his wife] Janine. He is a muse I will miss in life but take with me forever. [2]

References

[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/rock_talk/bernard_newman_rip-768233

[2] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2024/02/climbing_editor_and_photographer_bernard_newman_dies-73598

Bob died while prospecting a new route in the Lake District.

References

[1] Northumberland Climbing Guide 1989