About William Watson
Born 1930. William Watson is a British bow maker and musical instrument maker.
William D Watson (1930 – 2018) was an English bow maker. The last pupil of William Retford, William Watson worked for the firm of W.E. Hill & Sons from 1945 to 1962. He continued to make exemplary bows after leaving the firm and built a reputation as an authority on the history of British bow making. His bows for Hill are stamped with the number 7. He lived in Falmouth, Cornwall.
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Who is William Watson?
British bow maker, born 1930
When was William Watson born?
William Watson was born in 1930.
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William Watson is a bow maker and musical instrument maker.
What nationality is William Watson?
William Watson is British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Watson. https://biography.guide/william-watson/
MLA: "William Watson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-watson/.
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