Leonard Geoffrey Balmforth

Leeds, 1909–1966

Son, pupil, and successor of L. P. Balmforth, below. Director of L. P. Balmforth & Son from 1950. A few instruments made in early career, but subsequently full-time manager of the shop, and occupied with business and retail. L. G. Balmforth / Maker / The Headrow. Leeds / B. 19.. No.. L. — John Dilworth

Worked Leeds

Family Son of L. P

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John Dilworth+

BALMFORTH, Leonard Geoffrey Born 1909, died 1966 Leeds UK. Son, pupil, and successor of L. P. Balmforth, below. Director of L. P. Balmforth & Son from 1950. A few instruments made in early career, but subsequently full-time manager of the shop, and occupied with business and retail. L. G. Balmforth / Maker / The Headrow. Leeds / B. 19.. No.. L.

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