Henry William Beck

Henry William Beck (c1844-1932)

Born the son of John beck, a Blacksmith.

1916 'GOLDEN WEDDING — Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Beck, of 76, London Road, Coventry, and formerly of the Talbot Inn, Cross Cheaping, celebrated their golden wedding on Sunday, both being in their 73rd year. They were married at, Ansty Church., by the late Rev. C. C. Adams, Mr. Beck being a native of Ansty, and Mrs. Beck, whose maiden name was Mary Hancox, belonging to Shilton. At his native village Mr. Beck was a smith by trade, and worked with his father. He came to Coventry in 1863 and was employed at Skidmore's Art Metal Works, in Alma Street, and while there he assisted in the preparation of the metal work for the Albert Memorial. Later he became a member of a local firm of metal workers, and then for a quarter of a century he was the licensee of the Talbot Inn. Mr. Beck is still a member of the Licensed Victuallers' Association.'

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