John H. Ahern
British railway modeller and photographer
About John H. Ahern
Lived 1903 – 1961 (aged 58). John H. Ahern was a British model railroader, photographer, writer and insurance broker.
John Henry Ahern (9 July 1903 – 24 December 1961) was a British model railway enthusiast, photographer and writer.
Career Overview
He is considered a pioneer of scenic model railways and one of the first to place a model railway within a landscape. His 4mm layout, Madder Valley, built in the 1930s is preserved at the Pendon Museum in Oxfordshire. In 1932 he was elected a fellow of the Royal Photographic Society. His work published in the Society's catalogues, such as The Year's Photography, and was regularly exhibited there from the 1930s to the early 1940s. His photography was also published in Photograms of the Year.
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Who was John H. Ahern?
British railway modeller and photographer (1903–1961)
When was John H. Ahern born?
John H. Ahern was born on 9 July 1903.
When did John H. Ahern die?
John H. Ahern died on 24 December 1961.
What was John H. Ahern's occupation?
John H. Ahern was a model railroader, photographer, writer and insurance broker.
What nationality was John H. Ahern?
John H. Ahern was British.
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