1945 - Near Fauske (Arctic Circle) - Grandfather

Not long after the Nazi occupation of Norway ended. 25 years before I was born. This is 200 miles North of the Arctic Circle. The forest up here is ancient and immense. I've strong memories of being a child, spending time out here and being happy. Later, in my teenage years, possibly because of my immersion in horror stories and films, the forest became a haven for all the nightmarish concepts of my imagination.

1957 - Dad, Aunt Cathlene

My Dad was the youngest in a family of two sisters and a brother, with parents who were fresh out of Scotland. He grew up in Tynemouth, in the North East of England, and eventually settled in Newcastle. His father ran a well-known and well respected accountancy firm, and my dad went on to establish his own, which became equally well known (locally) and respected.

1960's - Fauske - Norway

This is the view from my mum's family kitchen when she was growing up.

1964 - Polar Circle - Mum

3 Weeks after my dad met my mother in Tynemouth, they were driving to the polar circle to meet my mum's family, and get married.

1967 - Holly Avenue / Newcastle - Mum, Dad

Dad bought this off Vidal Sassoon.

1968 - Mum