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Is this somebody famous?
Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2018 3:11 pm
by Phil Arnott
Some time ago I picked up a photographic plate of an old angler. I thought I'd take a punt on it hoping it was a picture of someone famous.
Up to now I've not put in any effort into trying to identify him. I was wondering if any TFF member could identify him. I'm aware that he looks like quite a few of the anglers of the past but a definite identification would be appreciated.
Re: Is this somebody famous?
Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2018 3:44 pm
by Santiago
At a guess, possibly BB. A MrDW Pritchard! He's a famous angling writer.
Re: Is this somebody famous?
Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2018 3:49 pm
by MGs
He has a look similar to BB but looking at the picture, I'd say it is earlier in the century, say Pre 1940.
Re: Is this somebody famous?
Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2018 4:00 pm
by MGs
Arthur Ransome, possibly?
The dates may fit better with the type of photo but still a bit of a stretch on dates, compared to the age of the angler.
Re: Is this somebody famous?
Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2018 4:36 pm
by Santiago
My second guess would be LA Parker or this chap known as the Silver Doctor. I will check my books tonight to be sure! No, not either of these!
Re: Is this somebody famous?
Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2018 7:38 am
by Rutland Rod
He bears a strong resemblance to Alf Garnett !
Re: Is this somebody famous?
Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2018 9:51 am
by Dave Burr
I reckon it's Pershoreharrier.
Re: Is this somebody famous?
Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2018 10:31 am
by RBTraditional
Possibly J H R Bazley, twice all England champion?
Re: Is this somebody famous?
Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2018 1:39 pm
by The Old Buffer
It is a good reminder of the days when anglers dressed "up" for a day by the water. This fellow makes Mr Crabtree look something of a scruff.
Re: Is this somebody famous?
Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2018 6:55 pm
by Black Prince
Possible one American president ,Woodrow Wilson
mike