This photo was sent to me by blog reader Kate Gibson. It might not be one of the Alcocks but it intrigued me as to who it might be.
The uniform might give some clues but also the name "P.A. Rayner" of Leek. In the book Secret Leek by Neil Collingwood it states that P.A. Rayner was the first professional photographer in Leek and took his first portait in 1867. He died in 1892, so the photo must have been taken sometime between those 2 dates. Judging by the age of the man, he must have been born around 1850-1860.
Any ideas? Post your sleuthing below in the comments.
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