Laurence Hogg

[Tim Lewis]

Sad to hear that Laurence died early this month, I believe that the funeral is next Monday.

[OldGoat]

4 minutes ago, Tim Lewis said:

Sad to hear that Laurence died early this month, I believe that the funeral is next Monday.

Another great character gone - there aren't many left...

[MtB]

12 minutes ago, OldGoat said:

Another great character gone - there aren't many left...

 

 

Yes there are. A whole new generation of 'characters' is following on if you think about it...

[Athy]

Sadly I never met him, though we did e-correspond. As well as his interest in old boats and trains, it's perhaps less well-known that he was a great fan of reggae music and worked for Dennis Harris' D.I.P. record label in London in the 1970s. He told me some good stories of those times and I had hoped that one day I would meet him and hear more.

R.I.P. Mr. Hogg.

[ditchcrawler]

Sad news

 

[Tim Lewis]

1 hour ago, Tim Lewis said:

Sad to hear that Laurence died early this month, I believe that the funeral is next Monday.

Some more information including details of funeral:

 

'You will be sorry to know that Laurence Hogg (aged 65) died very unexpectedly in Shrewsbury Hospital on 3rd June, overwhelmed by progressive medical problems.

 

The funeral has now been arranged for Monday 25th June, 2:30pm at Bushbury Crematorium, north of Wolverhampton'

 

Edited June 19, 2018 by Tim Lewis

[rgreg]

Life is so unfair at times. RIP Laurence; I very much enjoyed his video productions.

[70liveaboard]

I didn't know him, but condolences to his family and friends.

65yrs old, is no age really, is it..

[Laurie Booth]

Very sad

[X Alan W]

RIP Laurence another of the "old school " of enthusiasts passed over the bridge

[max's son]

Very sad to hear, RIP Laurence

[alan_fincher]

I'm somewhat staggered to read he was younger than I am.

 

There have been so many canal related deaths recently, often in those of no great age - it certainly makes you think about life's priorities.

 

RIP Laurence

[70liveaboard]

47 minutes ago, rgreg said:

I very much enjoyed his video productions.

I'm always interested in video of the canals, history, building, living, boat building etc. Any chance of linking a couple ?

[Ray T]

What a shock, so sad.

[pete harrison]

1 hour ago, Tim Lewis said:

'You will be sorry to know that Laurence Hogg (aged 65) died very unexpectedly in Shrewsbury Hospital on 3rd June, overwhelmed by progressive medical problems.

I have known Laurence for more years than I care to remember, and I was very aware of his illness. I last spoke with him four weeks ago and I was only thinking yesterday that this was an unusually long time - now I know why.

 

Laurence had a considerable archive that spanned a number of subjects, and I hope that this will find a suitable home where it can continue to live on in his memory.

 

Although Laurence was very opinionated and was quite stubborn he was an asset to the waterways and a tangible link to some of the last boatyards and people involved with full time commercial aspects of 'historic' boats and boating. The waterways have lost yet another knowledgeable historian, and I have lost another friend.

[ditchcrawler]

28 minutes ago, 70liveaboard said:

I'm always interested in video of the canals, history, building, living, boat building etc. Any chance of linking a couple ?

http://www.laurencehoggproductions.co.uk/

1 hour ago, Tim Lewis said:

Some more information including details of funeral:

 

'You will be sorry to know that Laurence Hogg (aged 65) died very unexpectedly in Shrewsbury Hospital on 3rd June, overwhelmed by progressive medical problems.

 

The funeral has now been arranged for Monday 25th June, 2:30pm at Bushbury Crematorium, north of Wolverhampton'

 

As others have said, no age, he died on my 70th birthday 

[tarboat]

So sad. RIP Laurence.

[70liveaboard]

48 minutes ago, ditchcrawler said:

http://www.laurencehoggproductions.co.uk/

 

Ta..

[David Schweizer]

I never met Laurence, but we did correspond on a number of occassions. It is a big shock that he has gone so early, my condolances go to his family and friends.

[Heartland]

Laurence was one of those rare individuals that cared about transport, and his interests spanned more than canals. Yet it is through canals and especially canal history this forum has had the honour to record his many observations.

 

His challenges to get canal structures better recognised were just one of the many canal activities he was involved with. Certainly boating was a passion that took him to many parts of the country and sometimes on extreme cruises.

 

It is difficult to find a single legacy which he has left, as it is not one but several where his influence and attention has contributed across the board.

 

Certainly he will be missed! 

[AMModels]

Im stunned, I was only thinking a few days ago he'd been quiet and not replied to some messages which was most unlike him. A very strong character he never failed to respond to any query or error he spotted, he was someone whose love and intense knowledge of the canals and the BCN in particular will be sorely missed. Absolutely shocked. 

[zenataomm]

What a shock, sad news.

[Nightwatch]

Sad.

[Sea Dog]

I enjoyed his sharing of his extensive knowledge - commiserations to his friends and family, and also to his many friends here.

[Derek R.]

It comes to us all, but still a shock. RIP Laurence.