Tom Pallant

Tom Pallant was born in 1928 in the mining village of Langwith on the Derbyshire/Nottinghamshire border. Entering the industry as a draughtsman, he later joined the newly formed NCB as a mechanical engineer until his retirement. He and his wife Barbara were happily married for 60 years until she passed away in 2010. They had two sons Paul and Simon; he sadly lost Paul to cancer in 2013. He re-married at 83 to Cynthia, but she passed on soon afterwards. Now, in his 92nd year and in excellent...See more

Tom Pallant was born in 1928 in the mining village of Langwith on the Derbyshire/Nottinghamshire border. Entering the industry as a draughtsman, he later joined the newly formed NCB as a mechanical engineer until his retirement. He and his wife Barbara were happily married for 60 years until she passed away in 2010. They had two sons Paul and Simon; he sadly lost Paul to cancer in 2013. He re-married at 83 to Cynthia, but she passed on soon afterwards. Now, in his 92nd year and in excellent health, he is living independently in a contemplative and relaxed style. See less