Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: Del the cat on July 09, 2018, 05:43:44 am
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Just heard Chris Boyton, the top English Bowyer has died in his sleep last night. I believe he'd been battling cancer for some time.
He did much of the work on the Mary Rose bows.
I saw him about this time last year at a Medieval Society roving marks shoot and had a bit of a chat.
A sad day for all, but he has passed it on for future generations.
Del :(
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Sorry to hear that Del. :(
Pappy
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I communicated with Chris several times. A great bowyer.
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It seems that a bright light in the traditional crafts of bowyer and fletcher has been extinguished. He wasn’t just an outstanding bowyer, but a good tutor and a nice bloke all round.
RIP mate......
Cheers, Bob
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Sad news. My condolences to his family and friends.
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Sad to hear. Our condolences to his family and friends.
Hawkdancer
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Sorry to read about Chris Boyton passing away, a gentleman and a craftsman.
Rest in peace.
Ruddy Darter.