Geoff Mellor
Geoffrey James Mellor (1920–99) was an English writer and show business historian known for his books and journalism about films, theatre, the music hall and comedians.The documents were salvaged from Mellor's house after his death and represent only a portion of his complete archive as many items were too badly damaged to be saved, while other material was scrapped and some sold to local dealers.[3]Mellor died on his way from his home in Langbar Avenue, Heaton, Bradford, to the Leeds City Varieties where he was due to review the Good Old Days.In tribute, Telegraph & Argus columnist Mike Priestley, who had worked with Mellor, praised him for his "tremendous fund of knowledge of the world of theatre and early cinema".[5] In 2000 a film heritage guide to Bradford and surrounding areas written by Mellor was launched posthumously by actor Tom Courtenay.