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=== House Notes === | === House Notes === | ||
| − | proposed by G.A. Garfitt, seconded by E.N. Fallaize | + | 1921.11.15 proposed by G.A. Garfitt, seconded by E.N. Fallaize |
=== Notes From Elsewhere === | === Notes From Elsewhere === | ||
| − | + | The work of Ludovic McLellan Mann is almost unknown today. In the 20’s and 30’s however, about the time of Alfred Watkins’ Straight Track Club, Mann was collecting evidence for the existence of a hitherto unknown prehistoric civilization skilled in astronomy, chronology, metrology and landscape surveying. Unlike Watkins, Mann never published more than a brief outline of his theories – the details were always “left for another occasion”. His projected book A Lost Civilization was partially set up in type, but owing to the long delay before publication the printers melted the type down. Only a few chapters survive either in typescript or as an appendix to Earliest Glasgow. For lack of evidence it is therefore impossible to judge Mann’s work as a whole. The I.G.R. is publishing these notes in the hope that fresh research will be carried out to prove or disprove his theories. I am grateful to Mr. George Applebey of Glasgow for a copy of Ancient Measures, and for lending the original typescripts of the articles published here. Mr. Applebey also provided information about Mann’s life and work. I thank Mr. J. Scott of the Glasgow Archaeological Society for a copy of Craftsmen’s Measures, and Mr. Nigel Pennick of the I.G.R. for a copy of Archaic Sculpturings.<br />By profession Mann was a chartered accountant, and chairman of the insurance firm Mann, Ballantyne and Co. He was well-known as an amateur archaeologist and, despite his unorthodox theories, he also contributed conventional articles to the journals. He was President of the Glasgow Archaeological Society for 1931–33, and served on the councils of other bodies. However, this “establishment” background did not make it easier for him to publicize his theories. After 1939, probably disheartened by the failure of his book and the long controversy over ancient measures, he published nothing more.<br />1898 — Became an Associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants.<br />1899 — Invented the system of “consequential loss” (insurance of profits against fire) now universally adopted.<br />1911 — Organized prehistoric section of the Scottish Historical Exhibition in Glasgow.<br />1914 — Archaic Sculpturings in Dumfries and Galloway.<br />1918 — Queen Mary of Scots at Langside (proceeds of sale donated to the war-wounded).<br />1919 — The Barochan Cross.<br />1927 — Projected date of A Lost Civilization. Unfinished and unpublished.<br />1930 — Craftsmen’s Measures in Prehistoric Times.<br />1931 to 1933 — President of the Glasgow Archaeological Society.<br />{2}<br />1934 — Organized exhibition of Italian Old Stone Age relics in London.<br />1938 — Earliest Glasgow.<br />1938 — Ancient Measures; their Origin and Meaning (reply to critics).<br />1939 — The Druid Temple Explained (newly-discovered earthwork near Glasgow).<br />1955 — Died on 30 September.<br />... [Cantab.net Michael Behrend]<br /><br />If you think media archaeology is new - think again! Glasgow's 1930s answer to Time Team was Ludovic Maclellan Mann, an archaeologist who loved to get his work in the papers - the Daily Record and Glasgow Herald were favourites.<br />Many of the stories begin with the line 'Ludovic Mann, the eminent archaeologist', ..., and go on to describe features that have been rescued from destruction. George Applebey recalled that Mann's technique was to dispatch a lad with a letter to the editor of a newspaper with instructions to wait until its publication was confirmed; if it was not to be in the next edition the copy was to be taken to another editor. <br />An accountant and insurance broker by background, he wasn't exactly qualified in archaeology, but didn't let that stop him. Among his triumphs was claiming to have discovered an entire druidic temple which he mocked up to the delight of the public and then he bought the land and left it to Glasgow council in his will.<br />He was also terribly keen on cup and ring marks - the beautiful rock markings left by nomadic pre-bronze age people - seemingly as markers for special places. "They are usually found on high ground offering viewpoints over valleys and plains. The stones face out towards the open sky." ... [Louise Yeoman radio scotland blog]<br /> | |
== Publications == | == Publications == | ||
=== External Publications === | === External Publications === | ||
| − | + | <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />ABOUT; A forgotten researcher, Ludovic McLellan Mann (Occasional papers/Institute of Geomantic Research)<br /><br /> | |
=== House Publications === | === House Publications === | ||
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Contents
Notes
Office Notes
House Notes
1921.11.15 proposed by G.A. Garfitt, seconded by E.N. Fallaize
Notes From Elsewhere
The work of Ludovic McLellan Mann is almost unknown today. In the 20’s and 30’s however, about the time of Alfred Watkins’ Straight Track Club, Mann was collecting evidence for the existence of a hitherto unknown prehistoric civilization skilled in astronomy, chronology, metrology and landscape surveying. Unlike Watkins, Mann never published more than a brief outline of his theories – the details were always “left for another occasion”. His projected book A Lost Civilization was partially set up in type, but owing to the long delay before publication the printers melted the type down. Only a few chapters survive either in typescript or as an appendix to Earliest Glasgow. For lack of evidence it is therefore impossible to judge Mann’s work as a whole. The I.G.R. is publishing these notes in the hope that fresh research will be carried out to prove or disprove his theories. I am grateful to Mr. George Applebey of Glasgow for a copy of Ancient Measures, and for lending the original typescripts of the articles published here. Mr. Applebey also provided information about Mann’s life and work. I thank Mr. J. Scott of the Glasgow Archaeological Society for a copy of Craftsmen’s Measures, and Mr. Nigel Pennick of the I.G.R. for a copy of Archaic Sculpturings.
By profession Mann was a chartered accountant, and chairman of the insurance firm Mann, Ballantyne and Co. He was well-known as an amateur archaeologist and, despite his unorthodox theories, he also contributed conventional articles to the journals. He was President of the Glasgow Archaeological Society for 1931–33, and served on the councils of other bodies. However, this “establishment” background did not make it easier for him to publicize his theories. After 1939, probably disheartened by the failure of his book and the long controversy over ancient measures, he published nothing more.
1898 — Became an Associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants.
1899 — Invented the system of “consequential loss” (insurance of profits against fire) now universally adopted.
1911 — Organized prehistoric section of the Scottish Historical Exhibition in Glasgow.
1914 — Archaic Sculpturings in Dumfries and Galloway.
1918 — Queen Mary of Scots at Langside (proceeds of sale donated to the war-wounded).
1919 — The Barochan Cross.
1927 — Projected date of A Lost Civilization. Unfinished and unpublished.
1930 — Craftsmen’s Measures in Prehistoric Times.
1931 to 1933 — President of the Glasgow Archaeological Society.
{2}
1934 — Organized exhibition of Italian Old Stone Age relics in London.
1938 — Earliest Glasgow.
1938 — Ancient Measures; their Origin and Meaning (reply to critics).
1939 — The Druid Temple Explained (newly-discovered earthwork near Glasgow).
1955 — Died on 30 September.
... [Cantab.net Michael Behrend]
If you think media archaeology is new - think again! Glasgow's 1930s answer to Time Team was Ludovic Maclellan Mann, an archaeologist who loved to get his work in the papers - the Daily Record and Glasgow Herald were favourites.
Many of the stories begin with the line 'Ludovic Mann, the eminent archaeologist', ..., and go on to describe features that have been rescued from destruction. George Applebey recalled that Mann's technique was to dispatch a lad with a letter to the editor of a newspaper with instructions to wait until its publication was confirmed; if it was not to be in the next edition the copy was to be taken to another editor.
An accountant and insurance broker by background, he wasn't exactly qualified in archaeology, but didn't let that stop him. Among his triumphs was claiming to have discovered an entire druidic temple which he mocked up to the delight of the public and then he bought the land and left it to Glasgow council in his will.
He was also terribly keen on cup and ring marks - the beautiful rock markings left by nomadic pre-bronze age people - seemingly as markers for special places. "They are usually found on high ground offering viewpoints over valleys and plains. The stones face out towards the open sky." ... [Louise Yeoman radio scotland blog]
Publications
External Publications
ABOUT; A forgotten researcher, Ludovic McLellan Mann (Occasional papers/Institute of Geomantic Research)
