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[[File:Duncan08.jpg|thumb|600px|Compilation, courtesy Doug Valitchka]] | [[File:Duncan08.jpg|thumb|600px|Compilation, courtesy Doug Valitchka]] | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
From the [http://www.johnduncans.com/ johnduncans.com | |||
From the [http://www.johnduncans.com/ johnduncans.com Website]. | |||
=== 1899-1930 === | === 1899-1930 === | ||
Little was it known that when a son was born to a Cigar traveller in Manchester, in May of 1879, that it would result in the founding of a firm of pipe manufacturers, which 80 years later would become a household name in most countries of the world. The traveller was Henry Duncan, and his John Louis. | Little was it known that when a son was born to a Cigar traveller in Manchester, in May of 1879, that it would result in the founding of a firm of pipe manufacturers, which 80 years later would become a household name in most countries of the world. The traveller was Henry Duncan, and his John Louis. | ||
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Although the pipe retailers were very skeptical, perseverance on the part of John Louis finally convinced them that the Duncan Dental was worth a try, and the response by the pipe smoking public meant that the Duncan Dental would quickly establish itself as a milestone in the history of pipe making | Although the pipe retailers were very skeptical, perseverance on the part of John Louis finally convinced them that the Duncan Dental was worth a try, and the response by the pipe smoking public meant that the Duncan Dental would quickly establish itself as a milestone in the history of pipe making | ||
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=== War Years === | === War Years === | ||
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In 1967 new premisses were built 15 miles outside Manchester at the Lowton in Leigh, and the final move to the new factory was completed in 1970. So after 70 years in the shadow of Manchester Smithfield Market, Duncan Pipes were to be made outside Manchester, but still inside Lancashire! | In 1967 new premisses were built 15 miles outside Manchester at the Lowton in Leigh, and the final move to the new factory was completed in 1970. So after 70 years in the shadow of Manchester Smithfield Market, Duncan Pipes were to be made outside Manchester, but still inside Lancashire! | ||
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=== New Age === | === New Age === | ||
The next twenty years proved to be both successful and diverse for 'Duncan'. By now Bob Duncan's son, John had been working for the company for five or six years, both in the factory and out on the road. | |||
They had a talented and 'individual' teams of sales reps around the country who sold both pipes and the selection of smoker's requisites that 'Duncan' now sold. Bob and John imported goods from around the world, so they could offer retailers a fill selection of smoker's accessories. They launched many new styles and shapes, including the 'Nu-bent' and began to make pipes for other wholesalers. | They had a talented and 'individual' teams of sales reps around the country who sold both pipes and the selection of smoker's requisites that 'Duncan' now sold. Bob and John imported goods from around the world, so they could offer retailers a fill selection of smoker's accessories. They launched many new styles and shapes, including the 'Nu-bent' and began to make pipes for other wholesalers. | ||
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Finally in 1994 Duncans Briars Limited was sold. The manufacturer of quality English pipes be a family firm was no longer in demand. Other cheaper materials could be found, and methods of manufacture had changed. So all agreed, if Duncans could not make pipes the way they wanted, they would not make pipes. Although a seemingly hard decision, John Duncan, his wife Diane and their son Peter, had been running two shops in Southport for a number of years, and it was through 'John Duncan's Pipes' that the family tradition was able to continue. Now in the 5th Generation, the Duncan family can proudly claim they have been 'Pipemakers to the Pipeman Since 1899'. | Finally in 1994 Duncans Briars Limited was sold. The manufacturer of quality English pipes be a family firm was no longer in demand. Other cheaper materials could be found, and methods of manufacture had changed. So all agreed, if Duncans could not make pipes the way they wanted, they would not make pipes. Although a seemingly hard decision, John Duncan, his wife Diane and their son Peter, had been running two shops in Southport for a number of years, and it was through 'John Duncan's Pipes' that the family tradition was able to continue. Now in the 5th Generation, the Duncan family can proudly claim they have been 'Pipemakers to the Pipeman Since 1899'. | ||
=== Ben Wade? === | |||
[[Image:Ben Wade Pipe02.jpg|left|thumb|Ben Wade pipes]] | |||
[[Image:Ben Wade Pipe01.jpg|right|thumb|Images Courtesy of pipes2smoke.com]] | |||
What is left over? Wilson worked the miracle of [[Ben Wade]]'s resurrection buying the rights of the brand in 1998 from [[Dunhill]]. To keep things simple today's Ben Wade pipes are made as order production for him at the Walthamstowe plant - Parker Hardcastle Briar Pipes Mfrs. / Dunhill Pipes & Smokers Requisites. | |||
== Contact Information == | == Contact Information == | ||
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Merseyside | Merseyside | ||
PR8 INY | PR8 INY | ||
[[Category: Pipe makers by nationality]] | [[Category: Pipe makers by nationality]] | ||
[[Category: Great Britain]] | [[Category: Great Britain]] | ||