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The obituary of Richard Bernard Tillcock in 1948 (click on the thumbnail, then click on the image)
The Licensing World and Licensed Trade Review - February 7, 1948.
It is with the deepest regret the Licensing World announces the death of Mr
Richard Bernard Tillcock, licensee of the "Two Brewers," Gough Street, WC1,
which occurred on Tuesday last.
Mr Tillcock was no ordinary licensee. He was a leading personality in the
Retail Trade, in which he held office. He was perhaps best known as hon.
treasurer of London Central Board, an office to which he was elected in
1944, having been a member of the Board since 1927.
In 1926 he became chairman of the Beer and Wine Trade Benevolent Society, a
position occupied by his father twenty six years previously, and in 1945 was
elected President of the society in recognition of his great work for the
charity.
His year of office was marked by a record donation list, which was a tribute
not only to his popularity, but also to his enthusiasm and hard work for the
cause.**
Bravery Rewarded.
Mr Tillcock was born at the "Two Brewers" in 1894, his father being the
licensee until his death in 1905, aged 42. Mrs Tillcock took over the house
and remained there until 1920, when she relinquished the licence to her son
Richard, who had returned from the first World War, a casualty, but a hero.
He won the Military Medal in 1915 and Two years later was so badly wounded
that he was discharged medically unfit.**
When he married Miss Florence Denham in 1920, he became licensee of the "Two
Brewers", and later acquired a near-by house, the "Blue Post".
Unfortunately, both premises were severely damaged in the air raids, but
trade was possible at the "Two Brewers".
From the start Mr Tillcock took an active part in Trade affairs and was a
staunch advocate of Trade Protection.
He became a member of the St Pancras Licensed Victuallers Association and
for many years was hon. treasurer and representative on London Central
Board, and was a life member of the Licensed Victuallers Central Protection
Society of London. Not only was he a member of the National Consultative
Council of the Retail Liquor Trade, but he was connected with the staff
training scheme of the Licensed Trade since its inception.
He occupied the chair of the St Pancras Association with the same
distinction that characterised his work in all directions and stamped him as
a leader and it was in appreciation of his outstanding qualities that St
Pancras made him President in 1943.**
A Wise Councillor
Mr Tillcocks death, at the early age of fifty four years, will be mourned
not only in London but wherever Trade Protection or Benevolence is carried
on. His great knowledge of the Trade and his quiet enthusiasm enabled him to
pursue with intelligence the intricate and delicate problems that constantly
arose, and the advice and support he was able to give, and which he always
gave so freely and willingly, were of inestimable value to those who had to
solve difficulties.
Unfortunately, his health had not been good for some time, but it was hoped
he was recovering, even though slowly, from the serious illness which laid
him aside last year.
He made a determined effort to resume his Trade activities, but it was too
much for him, and a relapse was followed by his death.
The greatest sympathy will go out to Mrs Tillcock and the family in their
sad bereavement, while the Trade will feel the loss of so stalwart a
champion, so wise a leader, and so great a friend and counsellor.**
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