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Tom Brooks

b. 1900

British writer and theorist

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Born 1900. Tom Brooks was a historian, known for Prehistoric Britain and Prehistoric geometry.

Tom Brooks is a British author, draftsman and a proponent of Prehistoric geometry theories.

Brooks was born in London and attended East Sheen Grammar School before returning to his family home in Devon where he attended Colyton Grammar School. His career included time spent in the Royal Navy along with being a Marketing director and a draftsman.

Brooks has concentrated on theorizing upon the layout and geometry of ancient sites in Britain and has published three books on the subject: The Hand of Man; Prehistoric Geometry in Britain; and 'Seeing Around Corners' – Geometry in Stone Age Britain – The Proof. In a survey of over 1500 ancient sites in Britain, Brooks claims that many were constructed by prehistoric man on a connecting grid of isosceles triangles spiraling outwards from Silbury Hill (pictured) with each triangle pointing to the next site. Monuments that comprised the grid included hillforts, standing stones, churches and stone circles such as Stonehenge. Archaeologists have made the criticism that many such patterns can be easily found as Britain is so rich in ancient sites of different types from different periods.

Publications The Hand of Man. Now out of print, published Edward Gaskell. Prehistoric Geometry in Britain. Self-published. Out of print. Seeing Around Corners. Geometry in Stone Age Britain- the Proof. Currently available from http://www.prehistoric-geometry.co.uk/.

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Important facts

Born
1900, London
Birth century
Occupation
Known for
Prehistoric Britain, Prehistoric geometry
Education
Colyton Grammar School
Also known as
Prehistoric Geometry in Britain

Frequently asked questions

Who was Tom Brooks?

British writer and theorist

When was Tom Brooks born?

Tom Brooks was born in 1900 in London.

What was Tom Brooks's occupation?

Tom Brooks was a historian.

What was Tom Brooks known for?

Tom Brooks was known for Prehistoric Britain and Prehistoric geometry.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Tom Brooks

Β· Wikidata: Q7815077

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