AMModels Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 I am sad to have to pass on the news that Jack Haddock photographic chronicler of Black Country canals has passed away. Anyone with an interest in Black Country canals in the last 80 years will have come across photos taken by the great Jack Haddock, he was a regular sight with his camera and bicycle recording all manner of scenes from buses to trains and not least canals. I have shared many of his pics in various threads on here and he captured a time now gone forever with a sympathy yet earthiness that came from decades of experience. One of my personal favourites, my Granddad shafting a joey into Longwood top lock. RIP Jack and thanks for all the lasting memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahavfc Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 I only had the pleasure of meeting Jack once at Walsall Local History Centre, a lovely chap very well regarded in the area who has left a wonderful legacy of photos appreciated by so many. Our local Blog has done a great piece about him: https://brownhillsbob.com/2016/03/30/jack-haddock-1927-2016-walsall-has-lost-a-true-son/ RIP Jack. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartland Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 I knew Jack since 1980, when he was a regular visitor to Walsall Station, when I worked there. His contribution to canal and railway local history was immense. Ray Shill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek R. Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 'The Home that Jack Built', lovely little video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Brightley Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 I hope Jack's photos are preserved carefully in an archive somewhere - where can they be found ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMModels Posted March 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 They are John, they can be seen in their entirety at Walsall Local History centre and many are online at www.aclickintime.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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