Jack Swaab

The First World War was in its final year when Jack Swaab was born. The intervening 98 years have been well spent. He was sent down from Oxford, briefly a journalist, decorated fighting in the Second World War and after the war followed successive careers in everything from advertising to online racing tips. Along the way came several engagements, one marriage, a family and now an insightful, contemplative retirement.

The First World War was in its final year when Jack Swaab was born. The intervening 98 years have been well spent. He was sent down from Oxford, briefly a journalist, decorated fighting in the Second World War and after the war followed successive careers in everything from advertising to online racing tips. Along the way came several engagements, one marriage, a family and now an insightful, contemplative retirement. See less