[CR] The passing of Ken Janes

I have been told that Ken Janes died in unfortunate circumstances last week at the age of 83. There are probably more CR list members who have examples of Ken's work without knowing it than those who are aware of the work he did on their frames. Ken was one of the largely unsung heroes of the British frame building world, but his workmanship was superb. He cut lugs and built frames for Hetchins, Paris, Cottingham, Ephgrave, and Carpenter, and also built a few bearing his own name. He was still cutting lugs right up until his death and I was recently privileged to be able to handle and examine some of his work. Ken had a remarkable life, much of which is well documented at http://www.hetchins.org/kenjanes-01.htm . Lewis Hall has been recording more of Ken's life in recent months and there will be a publication in due course. It is also likely that a machine built by Ken and bearing his name will appear in a suitable museum to commemorate his outstanding working life in the cycle trade.

Peter Brown, Lincolnshire, England