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William Golding was born in Newquay, Cornwall, at his grandparents' house. -
William Golding, in his childhood, was known to enjoy hurting other kids and failed to write a novel twice. He spent his time in cemeteries. This grew a fear inside of him and influenced his writing. He was raised by Alec and Mildred Golding in Marlborough, Wiltshire.
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He first attended Marlborough Grammar School as a child. He next attended Brasenose College and Oxford University. He first studied natural sciences, and later on he switched to English literature.
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William Golding got his degree in English literature at Oxford University in the summer of 1934 -
William Golding became a teacher for 20 years, but stopped partially to go to war. He worked at Bishop Wordsworth's School in Salisbury, England. He was an English teacher, but he also taught philosophy, Greek, and drama.
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William Golding left being a teacher and joined the Royal Navy in December 1940. He served 5 years as a lieutenant.