Anthony John Topham (27 October 1929 – 2 March 2004) was a British academic and writer. He was an active trade unionist and campaigner for workers rights.^[1]

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Topham was born in Hull.^[1] He was educated at Beverley Grammar School, and earned a degree in politics and economics from University of Leeds.^[1]

He was married to Karen, and they had two sons, Ralph and Nigel.^[1]