I was born in Westminster, and have a twin sister Frederica. My father, Frederick Armstrong Morton was an accountant and commercial artist and my mother Lilian Winifred Morton was a secretary and bookkeeper. I am divorced with no children.

At the age of four my family moved to the United States, where I attended Highland Park Lutheran School in Pasadena until aged thirteen. My secondary education was completed back in England at The Elms Acton, followed by Ealing College of Art.

I have worked as a self-employed, freelance accountant and bookkeeper specialising in solicitors' accounts for the last seventeen years. From 1979 until 1987 I ran a catering business in the City in addition to doing part-time accounts work. I was employed in the European Finance Division of Reuters for four years following my marriage in 1975. Prior to that I worked in the hotel and catering trade.

I have been a City resident since 1975, in the Ward of Cripplegate. I moved to Ben Jonson House in 1996 after 21 years living in Andrewes House. I have been involved in local activities for many years, am a former secretary of the Barbican Association and served for a number of years on the social committee. I have been a Freeman of the City of London since 1979 and a member of the Guild of Freemen since 1989. I am Past Master and Hon Treasurer of Cripplegate Ward Club, Hon Treasurer of City Heritage Society and a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Pewterers. I am also secretary of a small charity dedicated to the provision of medical and educational help to underdeveloped countries.

I still enjoy cooking and have retained an interest in wine. I have travelled widely and enjoy photography and drawing around the world. I like walking and keep-fit, reading, art and music.

Guests of Honour
Mr Alderman and Sheriff James Michael Yorrick Oliver FSI and Mrs Oliver

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