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George Hadcock was a distinguished engineer, designer and manufacturer of tone arms for the Hi-Fi industry.
At Ampleforth with his brothers Dick (O46) and twin Michael (O49) and Kenworthy Browne cousins. He enjoyed shooting, art and learning the piano. It was a very happy experience. He continued to exhibit and sell his painting regularly throughout his life and always remembered what a privilege it had been to be taught by Fr Raphel Williams and Fr Martin Haigh.
After Reading University, he became a draughtsman for Handley Page Aircraft Manufacturers working on the Herald aircraft from 1955 to 1959. He left to pursue a career in engineering.
In 1965 he designed a tone arm for the Hi-Fi industry. It became a very successful business supplying a highly specialised component delivering the best quality analogue sound for Hi-Fi enthusiasts throughout the world. His tone arm received many excellent reviews, and he was regarded by the industry as one of its foremost pioneers. The tone arm enjoyed a revival in recent years and George continued to refine and produce the arm until his death, handing the business over to Charles to continue the manufacturing.
George had numerous interests, especially in music and art. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. He served as a County Councilor for Derbyshire for many years. He will be remembered for his encouragement and support to all his family and friends.
He had four children from his first marriage, Jane, Rachel, Timothy and Charles (W83), he was uncle to Nicholas (O77) and Mark (081). He enjoyed visiting the Abbey throughout his life and received much comfort from his faith during his prolonged battle with cancer. He died in Derby on 17 March 2007.
OA Deaths 2007
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