Robin Okey obituary

My friend and colleague of 50 years, Robin Okey, who has died aged 81, was emeritus professor of history at the University of Warwick. He was a remarkable person in so many ways.In 1966, Robin was one of the first appointments to the history department at the newly founded University of Warwick, holding the positions of lecturer, senior lecturer and professor of history until he retired in 2007. He established himself as a much-loved teacher; an endearing colleague who could, very effectively, d