In 1983, de Waal took up his place at Trinity Hall, Cambridge, to read English where he was awarded a scholarship in 1983 and graduated with first class honours in 1986.
De Waal took up his place at Trinity Hall. This was in 1983. This was to read English where he was awarded a scholarship in 1983. De Waal graduated with first class honours in 1986. This was in 1983. Trinity Hall was Cambridge.