WILSON, (Brian) Geoffrey

WILSON, (Brian) Geoffrey. British, b. 1920. Genres: Songs/Lyrics and libretti, Communications/Media, History, Transportation. Career: Asst Editor, The Railway Gazette, 1938-39, 1946-56; served in British Armed Forces, 1939-46; Editor, Railway World, 1956-61; Editor, U.K. Staff, World Book Encyclopedia, London, 1961-63; Editor, U.K., International Railway Journal, 1963-68; Member, British Government Information Service, serving as Press Officer, Ministry of Public Building and Works, Press Officer, Dept of the Environment, Press and Publications Officer, Countryside Commission, and Publications Officer, Dept of the Environment, 1968-82. Publications: (as B. G. Wilson; with V. S. Haram) The Central London Railway, 1950; (as B. G. Wilson, with J. R. Day) Famous Railways of the World, 1956; (as B. G. Wilson, with J. R. Day) Unusual Railways, 1958; London United Tramways, 1970; Ba-ta-clan (unpublished libretto from French), 1973; The Old Telegraphs, 1976; The Drum Major's Daughter (libretto), 1976; libretti from French: The Bells of Corneville, 1978; Madame Angot's Daughter (unpublished), 1979; Genevieve of Brabant (unpublished), 1980; Monsieur Choufleuri's At-Home (unpublished), 1980; Love Apple (unpublished), 1980; The Two Anglers (unpublished), 1982; Fortunio's Song (unpublished), 1982; (with Christopher Spencer) Elbow Room: The Story of John Sydney Brock- lesby, 1984. Address: 20, Old School Close, Melrose Road, Merton Park, London SW19 3HY, England.