‘Good Acts Wanted’
Albert Ernest Pickard died in his 90th year as a result of an accidental fire. Pickard left a Testament that instructed his estate to be considered under the terms of … Continue reading ‘Good Acts Wanted’
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Pickard’s Stars – Always lighten the way
I am still fascinated by Albert Ernest Pickard, the Yorkshire man who came to Glasgow in 1904. He was a quite brilliant showman. My thanks to Judith Bowers for giving … Continue reading Pickard’s Stars – Always lighten the way
Throwaway
In a search for “Freaks” for his waxworks at 101 Trongate, Glasgow, Albert Ernest Pickard set sail from Liverpool on the 4th August 1904. Aboard the RMS Carpathia he put … Continue reading Throwaway
‘Golden Gates’
Scotland’s “Greatest Showman”, Albert Ernest Pickard, was a 5 foot 2 inch Yorkshireman who, at his peak, owned a significant number of properties in Scotland. At one stage, his principal … Continue reading ‘Golden Gates’
“The Great, Tall, Little, Small, and Insignificant”
I first came across Albert Ernest Pickard (1874-1964) after visiting Bannockburn House: a house with an ancient history, that not so long ago, was owned by him. When I first … Continue reading “The Great, Tall, Little, Small, and Insignificant”