Frederick John Christopher (1912–1960) was an English

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and broadcaster, working within the field of DIY journalism. Together with his second wife, Rosemary Brinley Christopher, he wrote over twenty titles for W&G Foyle limited. He also wrote under the pseudonym of Edward Kitson. His works include ''Basketry, (1950)'', ''Hand-Loom Weaving'', ''Home Decorating'', ''Lampshade Making'', ''Leatherwork'', ''Upholstering (1950)''. Alongside his authored works he was also the editor of Popular Handicrafts Magazine. His works generally consisted of information on a wide range of subjects collectively termed "do-it-yourself"Christopher, F.J, Do It Yourself,

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Ltd, 1959

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20th-century English writers English male journalists 1912 births 1960 deaths {{England-nonfiction-writer-stub