Bob Richardson
(March 19, 1921 – April 1, 1963)
Robert H. Richardson, a British fan, was a member of the Cheltenham Circle (of which he was Treasurer), and an associate member of the Liverpool Group, and was one of the founders of the Order of St. Fantony, acting as Knight Armorer. At its first initiation in 1957, he wore a black bow-tie, embroidered waistcoat, flowing cloaks and a gleaming helmet adorned with a crest and a propeller beanie.
He was on the Brumcon committee, acting as Secretary-Treasurer.
Reporting his death in Skyrack #52 (April 1963), Ron Bennett said:
A most cheerful and vital personality, Bob was considered by most to be an authority on cigarette cards and traditional armoury and had contributed articles on these subjects to different fanzines as well as an article on theology to a prozine[1]. A naval officer during World War II, Bob had served as a frogman and commando and was holder of the 'Dangerous' Certificate for in-fighting and close combat, being in addition a judo expert.
The Bob Richardson Memorial Award for Most Authentic Heroic Fantasy Costume(s) was named for him.
In mundane life, he had spent sixteen years in the Royal Navy. He also served in some capacity in the Spanish Civil War although it's unclear what form this took. It was mentioned in conversation with Keith Freeman and later confirmed by Eric Jones[2].
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- ↑ It is unclear which magazine or which name he used.
- ↑ See chapter 1, Beyond Fandom: Fans, Culture & Politics in the 20th Century (ed: Rob Hansen, 2023).
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