Away from his studies of medieval cities, Derek Keene displayed exceptional practical skills. When we were research students at Oxford in the 1960s, we shared an unfurnished flat together and this led Derek to reveal his talent as a woodworker.
I still have two expertly crafted bookcases that he fashioned then, and later on he presented my son with a beautifully turned salad bowl. His family and friends treasure the many fine objects that he made for them.
