Passing of Anthony North , V&A (ret.)

Matchlock · 15th June 2012, 11:05 AM

Yes, modest and helpful, as Colin said, are the words that probably characterized Tony North best.
I met him in his office by special appointment in August 1997 where he showed me an interesting mid-16th c. sellf-spanning wheellock arquebus that he had taken out of a glass case in the showroom and wished me to comment on. So I took a photo of him presenting the gun which we dismantled afterwards.

I am very sad to hear that he is gone.
R.I.P., Tony.

Michael

Iain · 15th June 2012, 12:18 PM

Very sad news, however I at least an thankful for the legacy of his written work, as others have stated above.

Very interesting photo Michael.

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 17th June 2012, 06:18 PM

A legend in his own time. Anthony North. I'm sure he would like to be remembered exactly as he is seen in the photograph by Matchlock... an inspiration to us all.
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.

15th June 2012, 11:05 AM	#1
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Yes, modest and helpful, as Colin said, are the words that probably characterized Tony North best. I met him in his office by special appointment in August 1997 where he showed me an interesting mid-16th c. sellf-spanning wheellock arquebus that he had taken out of a glass case in the showroom and wished me to comment on. So I took a photo of him presenting the gun which we dismantled afterwards. I am very sad to hear that he is gone. R.I.P., Tony. Michael Attached Images

15th June 2012, 12:18 PM	#2
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,717	Very sad news, however I at least an thankful for the legacy of his written work, as others have stated above. Very interesting photo Michael.

17th June 2012, 06:18 PM	#3
Ibrahiim al Balooshi Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Buraimi Oman, on the border with the UAE Posts: 4,408	A legend in his own time. Anthony North. I'm sure he would like to be remembered exactly as he is seen in the photograph by Matchlock... an inspiration to us all. Ibrahiim al Balooshi.