T. Roger Boulton, Crufts chairman
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T. Roger Boulton, Crufts chairman
Mr. T. Roger Boulton, Chairman of the Committee of Crufts Dog Show, and an expert on the bulldog breed. He was for many years secretary of the Metropolitan and Essex Canine Society and then President of the London Bulldog Society which took a leading part in improving the breed. When the widow of the late Charles Cruft transferred the organisation of the famous Crufts show to the Kennel Club after the Second World War, Mr Boulton acted as vice-chairman from 1948 to 1953 to Mr J. V. Rank and on the latters death assumed the chairmanship. Mr Boulton, an industrialist, lived in Essex and was, rather bizarrely, a lieading collector of miniature suits of armour. Date: 1956
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Mr. T. Roger Boulton: The Passionate Canine Expert and Chairman of the Prestigious Crufts Dog Show This photograph captures the image of Mr. T. Roger Boulton, an esteemed figure in the world of dogs and the illustrious Chairman of the Crufts Dog Show in 1956. An expert on the Bulldog breed, Mr. Boulton's dedication to canine welfare and improvement spanned several decades. Previously serving as secretary of the Metropolitan and Essex Canine Society and later becoming President of the London Bulldog Society, Mr. Boulton played a pivotal role in enhancing the Bulldog breed's standards. When the Crufts Dog Show, a renowned event in the canine world, was transferred from the late Charles Cruft's widow to the Kennel Club following World War II, Mr. Boulton assumed a vital role as Vice-Chairman from 1948 to 1953, working alongside J.V. Rank. Upon Rank's demise, Mr. Boulton graciously took over the Chairmanship. A successful industrialist residing in Essex, Mr. Boulton harbored an intriguing hobby: collecting miniature suits of armor. This eclectic mix of interests showcases the depth and complexity of Mr. Boulton's character, revealing a man deeply committed to both the canine world and historical artifacts. This photograph, taken in 1956, offers a glimpse into the life of a passionate canine enthusiast and expert who left an indelible mark on the history of the Crufts Dog Show.
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