Author MARTIN SIMS (a maternal grandson of West-Watson) has carried out extensive research into West-Watson’s life and work, aided by a treasure trove of personal diaries and correspondence gathered from around the world. In addition he has carried out research in many church and secular archives in New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Australia. His original research into West-Watson’s life led to the award of a Master of Philosophy degree from Macquarie University in Sydney in 2010.

Martin lives in Australia and is a frequent visitor to New Zealand where several West-Watson grand-children and their families still live.