Master Nicholas Wood sadly died on 7 December, aged 79. The Inn’s flag was flown at half-mast on Monday 9 January in his memory. 

Master Wood was called to the Bar in 1970 and practiced at 5 Paper Buildings. He retired to Devon later in life.

Master Wood was elected a Bencher of the Inn in 1990. He was a member of the Library and Archive Committees. He was a strong supporter of the Archive Committee, offering invaluable assistance with the oral history project. He took on the task of editing many of the transcripts and produced editing guidelines for future history interviews. 

Details of any funeral and/or memorial service will be circulated as appropriate in due course.