Bayleaf Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Someone asked me recently if I'd ever heard of him, and I had to say I hadn't. Apparently he owned the Jewel Razor Blade company, and was a local benefactor, building Longley Swimming pool for the city as well as the pool at Hathersage. Out of interest I tried Googling, and this came up from Chris Hobbs' website. Makes a fascinating read, he must have been quite a bloke! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart0742 Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Someone asked me recently if I'd ever heard of him, and I had to say I hadn't. Apparently he owned the Jewel Razor Blade company, and was a local benefactor, building Longley Swimming pool for the city as well as the pool at Hathersage. Out of interest I tried Googling, and this came up from Chris Hobbs' website. Makes a fascinating read, he must have been quite a bloke! There is a book thats been published this year by Brian Ward Available from Sheffield Scene, I have not read my copy yett, its even got one of my photos in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveH Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 There is a book thats been published this year by Brian Ward Available from Sheffield Scene, I have not read my copy yett, its even got one of my photos in Sounds like your copy of the book is a courtesy copy awarded for (photographic) services rendered. A bit like my copy of the RAF Norton Aerodrome book by our member Nortonfacts So, what is your picture that is used in this book and why not post a copy of it on here for all of us to see. (It is after all, your photograph, - therefore you own the copyright on it so no problem posting it, - unlike the rest of the book!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Excellent, of a standard we have come to expect of Chris Hobbs; for newcomers the Chris Hobbs site deserves your full attention for as long as it takes and then some. then go back again lots more. Thanks Bayleaf, great find. Someone asked me recently if I'd ever heard of him, and I had to say I hadn't. Apparently he owned the Jewel Razor Blade company, and was a local benefactor, building Longley Swimming pool for the city as well as the pool at Hathersage. Out of interest I tried Googling, and this came up from Chris Hobbs' website. Makes a fascinating read, he must have been quite a bloke! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart0742 Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Sounds like your copy of the book is a courtesy copy awarded for (photographic) services rendered. A bit like my copy of the RAF Norton Aerodrome book by our member Nortonfacts So, what is your picture that is used in this book and why not post a copy of it on here for all of us to see. (It is after all, your photograph, - therefore you own the copyright on it so no problem posting it, - unlike the rest of the book!) The photo is already on the site, thats where Brian saw it, your mission is to find it lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceegee Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 There was an earlier Forum thread on George at I had the very good fortune to see the talk Brian gave, and can thoroughly recommend it. George Lawrence and his wife were extra-ordinary people and fully deserve the recognition they are now receiving. I met Brian at the book launch at this year's Hathersage Gala - his next project I'm led to believe is on the history and development of Hathersage schools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayleaf Posted November 17, 2011 Author Share Posted November 17, 2011 Thanks for the link ceegee, I missed that one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveH Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 The photo is already on the site, thats where Brian saw it, your mission is to find it No clues then It could be mission impossible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceegee Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 From the 1911 Census Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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