Thomas Meakin (1835-1888), my 2nd great grandfather, who I profiled at the end of June.
It is interesting to note that the little finger on his left hand looks a little odd, as does the way this hand is resting, but of course that could be just the way he was posed for the picture.
After looking at this picture, it also got me wondering why Thomas Meakin who lived in Langley, Cheshire all his life would have a photograph from a studio in Halifax. A few minutes (??) later and I had found what could be a possible explanation.
From the Halifax Courier 12 January 1889, page 2
As Edward Gregson had premises in Blackpool, it led me to suppose that Thomas Meakin may have been there on a works outing. Blackpool was a popular destination for trips from the areas in and around Manchester.
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