Although born in Wales, Prescott grew up in Brinsworth, [[Yorkshire]], [[England]]. He became a steward and waiter in the [[Merchant Navy]] before attending [[Ruskin College]], [[University of Oxford]], a college accepting adult entrants without the normal entrance qualifications. Subsequently he obtained a BSc in economics at the [[University of Hull]].
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Although born in [[Wales]], Prescott grew up in Brinsworth, [[Yorkshire]], [[England]]. He became a steward and waiter in the [[Merchant Navy]] before attending [[Ruskin College]], [[University of Oxford]], a college accepting adult entrants without the normal entrance qualifications. Subsequently he obtained a BSc in economics at the [[University of Hull]].