Fiery Jack – Lost Leg when 14

John Corner or ”Fiery Jack” as he was known to the people in and around Loftus; working for many years in the tally cabin at Loftus mine.  He was never seen without his cap and the thump of his wooden leg was equally well-known, he could be  a frightening character to children with his loud voice. Anyone know when and where this photo was taken?

Margaret Martin tells us: “This is a photograph of John Corner known as ‘Fiery Jack’. I remember him from my childhood as he was a neighbour of my Grandma’s when she lived on Dam Street in Loftus. He lived with his sister and as a child he frightened me with his rather loud voice as he called out when he saw you coming. He was never seen without his cap on and i remember the thump of his wooden leg as he walked past the front door. Definitely a character!!”.

Thanks to Margaret Martin for the update.