::Oh, and here's another good reference from the BBC which includes the DoB, mention of a Welsh painting competition won at aged 12 and studying at the Slade from 1951 for 3 years. So that seems to check out. Other articles also mention the competition at aged 12. On the other hand, this article quotes/paraphrases Vicari as saying he won £10 in the local painting competition at age 14 and gives more details about the competition than most web sites.