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I thought that this might interest those interested in the history of the Allcock company.

Fantastic slice of history - and an interesting read - thanks for posting.

Very interesting read. Great post. Thanks!!! Just out of interest, where did you come across it?

Mick wrote: ↑Mon Mar 30, 2020 11:06 am Very interesting read. Great post. Thanks!!! Just out of interest, where did you come across it?

I have that particular gazette in my collection of newspapers from various times. I bought that one at a fishing fair. The advertisements and answers to correspondents are interesting too.
I wasn’t aware, for example, that the great Colonel Hawker ( of early 19th century shooting fame), also made, or more likely gave his name to, tackle “For spinning the natural minnow.”
Cane

Very interesting. Thanks for posting Cane

Allcock, Laight & Co. became Allcock, Laight & Westwood. Whilst researching them I found an unsolved murder mystery! I say 'unsolved' but it seems clear who dunnit......

Towards the end of this blog entry:

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Just come across your Gazette,I have another of Mr Allcock pictured in full fishing regalia,in the article it states rather curiously that he was not really a fisherman.
Cheers,
Steve

Steve, Any chance of posting a copy on here?

I will try and 'Fish' it out.he looks the part!

Nobby wrote: ↑Mon Apr 06, 2020 1:42 pm Allcock, Laight & Co. became Allcock, Laight & Westwood. Whilst researching them I found an unsolved murder mystery! I say 'unsolved' but it seems clear who dunnit......

Towards the end of this blog entry:

https://nobbystackle.wordpress.com/2015 ... beginning/

I never cease to be amazed at the US legal system