Hardy shop and Museum.
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Re: Hardy shop and Museum.
The last time I went was probably 20 years ago. There were two men in the shop labelling up some Greys rods. I thought at the time they were probably also removing the made in China stickers.
I visited a local boot sale about ten years ago and a chap there was selling Hardy Bewick reels, if my memory served me right they were £60.00 each. He had dozens of them and it was really strange how people picked them up, give them a quick spin, asked the price then walked away. I thought at the time these probably came from the hardy factoty shop and they just wanted rid of them. I must admit, I wish I had bought a couple.
Wal.
I visited a local boot sale about ten years ago and a chap there was selling Hardy Bewick reels, if my memory served me right they were £60.00 each. He had dozens of them and it was really strange how people picked them up, give them a quick spin, asked the price then walked away. I thought at the time these probably came from the hardy factoty shop and they just wanted rid of them. I must admit, I wish I had bought a couple.
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No new information on the decline of Hardy........
Have to say, I enjoyed "The lost world of Mr Hardy" DVD, although it was released in 2008 and obviously doesn't cover events since this date.
Anyone in a position to give us more information ?
Have to say, I enjoyed "The lost world of Mr Hardy" DVD, although it was released in 2008 and obviously doesn't cover events since this date.
Anyone in a position to give us more information ?
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I know someone who lent some very valuable items to the museum. Hardy "lost" some of the items. Value inestimable.
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More " lost" items from the Hardy museum......
Very concerning, to say the least.
What explanation did Hardy give.
Did they attempt to compensate lenders for their loss ?
Very concerning, to say the least.
What explanation did Hardy give.
Did they attempt to compensate lenders for their loss ?
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They lost them with the courier and yes they paid compensation to the owner. However they were extremely rare and have never been seen again.
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Barter books make up for any shortfall in the Hardy museum - I will never forget the surprise as the model train ran past on the top of the bookshelves. And dont forget the (easy not to find) Treehouse Restaurant- really up a tree and very good
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All the rods from the old museum were auctioned. I have a fly rod with a certificate of authenticity/provenance. It hung in the rod pattern area and has never been used. It's an 'Itchen', I don't dare use it !
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When and where did the auction/s take place Nigel ?
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When and where did the auction/s take place Nigel ?
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My rod was sold at auction on 18 January 2005 according to the certificate. Sold to Mr David Deacon from Co Durham :-)