Hancock, W C & S
Other Business Names:
- Hancock, William
- Hancock, Charles
- Hancock, Sophie
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
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Recreation activities
Fairs, amusement parks, pleasure gardens, etc, activities
Notes:
Established in late 19th century as travelling showmen by William, Charles and Sophie Hancock. Made transition from static/manual attractions to mechanised ones and emerged as leading showmen in south west England. Closed c1913 following a disastrous fire
Publications:
- Hancocks of the West by Scrivens, Kevin, & Stephen Smith
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Hancock, William
- Hancock, Charles
- Hancock, Sophie
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
Sectors:
- Recreation activities Fairs, amusement parks, pleasure gardens, etc, activities
Notes:
Established in late 19th century as travelling showmen by William, Charles and Sophie Hancock. Made transition from static/manual attractions to mechanised ones and emerged as leading showmen in south west England. Closed c1913 following a disastrous firePublications:
- Hancocks of the West by Scrivens, Kevin, & Stephen Smith