Mr. William Samuel Laycock of Oakbrook, Sheffield

The Sheffield Daily Telegraph dated Friday 3rd March 1916 carried this obituary of Mr. William Samuel Laycock, who was one of Sheffield's leading industrial pioneers.   

For those readers who wish to know more about William's substantial legacy, there are two articles on the excellent Graces Guide to Britain's Industrial History, and a further two articles on Wikipedia.

William died on Thursday 2nd March 1916 and he was interred at Fulwood two days later on Saturday 4th March 1916.  

The Sheffield Daily Telegraph dated Monday 6th March 1916 carried this report of the funeral and interment.

Graces Guide to Britain's Industrial History

Wkipedia

Sheffield Daily Telegraph dated Friday 3rd March 1916

The Sheffield Daily Telegraph dated Monday 6th March 1916