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[[File:Weedall.jpeg|thumb|right|'''Norman Weedall'''.<br>''Art by [[Eddie Jones]] from ''[[Waldo (Bentcliffe)]]'' 1.'' ]] | [[File:Weedall.jpeg|thumb|right|'''Norman Weedall'''.<br>''Art by [[Eddie Jones]] from ''[[Waldo (Bentcliffe)]]'' 1.'' ]] | ||
| − | ( | + | (January 10, 1914 – August 19, 1978) |
| − | '''Norman Weedall''', a [[Liverpool]] [[fan]] active starting in 1933, was an early member of the [[Liverpool Group]] (LāSFāS) and of the [[Nor'west Science Fantasy Club]]. He was a founding member of the [[BIS]]. | + | '''Norman Weedall''', a [[Liverpool]] [[fan]] active starting in 1933, was an early member of the [[Liverpool Group]] (LāSFāS) and of the [[Nor'west Science Fantasy Club]]. He was a founding member of the [[BIS]], with his name recorded as Percival Norman Weedall. |
Weedall was one of the earlier members of, and the Executioner of, the [[Order of St. Fantony]]. His first [[convention]] was [[London SF Con]], [[Eastercon]] 3, in 1952. | Weedall was one of the earlier members of, and the Executioner of, the [[Order of St. Fantony]]. His first [[convention]] was [[London SF Con]], [[Eastercon]] 3, in 1952. | ||
Revision as of 08:38, 26 June 2024
(January 10, 1914 – August 19, 1978)
Norman Weedall, a Liverpool fan active starting in 1933, was an early member of the Liverpool Group (LāSFāS) and of the Nor'west Science Fantasy Club. He was a founding member of the BIS, with his name recorded as Percival Norman Weedall.
Weedall was one of the earlier members of, and the Executioner of, the Order of St. Fantony. His first convention was London SF Con, Eastercon 3, in 1952.
For a brief bio by Eric Bentcliffe, see Waldo 1 (December 1959), online here.
Awards, Honors and GoHships:
- 1957 — Knight of St. Fantony
| Person | ????—1978 |
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