Comments on: John James Baddeley, Engraver, Die Sinker & Lord Mayor

By: Scott

Scott — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 16:53:45 +0000

Fascinating. Here after looking up author of book I’ve just read on St Giles Church. An 1888 edition “complimentary from the author” gifted to George W Marshall.

By: Jill Wilson

Jill Wilson — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 18:25:44 +0000

Only just had time to catch up with this. What a great story, and quote! Thanks GA

By: Colin Cohen

Colin Cohen — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 21:33:13 +0000

And still in the news! http://www.printweek.com/news/article/engraver-s-delight-as-winning-design-comes-to-life

By: Ann V

Ann V — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 17:00:24 +0000

What an amazing man JJ was. Present-day developers take note!

By: Christina

Christina — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 13:59:46 +0000

What a story!

By: Kate

Kate — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 11:33:34 +0000

“Let us never live where there is nothing ancient, nothing to connect us with our forefathers.”

I couldn’t agree more. Wonderful story about a great man.

By: Eimear

Eimear — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 08:10:34 +0000

Wonderful article….what an amazing man….love the quote….nothing to connect us to our forefathers

By: Jane Jones

Jane Jones — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 06:44:08 +0000

If only JJ’s wish could be imprinted on the mind of every developer: “Let us never live where there is nothing ancient, nothing to connect us with our forefathers.”

Here’s hoping …