Richard Percival Lister , known simply as R. P. Lister ( 23 November 1914 -- 1 May 2014 ) , was an English author , poet , artist and metallurgist .
Richard Percival Lister FRSL ( 23 November 1914 -- 1 May 2014 ) , also known simply as R. P. Lister , was an English historian , writer , poet , artist and metallurgist .