John Clamp - Banjo Maker

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This site is dedicated to my great-great grandfather, John Clamp.
 
John Clamp, who was a Cabinet Maker by trade for most of his life, turned to making Banjos sometime between 1881 and 1891 when he was in his late 40s-early 50s. I discovered this by chance whilst tracing my family tree, and have been trying to find out information about this part of his life for some time, but apart from a mention on an A-Z of Banjo Makers, which was a great confirmation of my discovery and gave me a bit of information, I couldn't find anything. 
 
That is, until recently, when I saw an episode of Antiques Roadshow, where a Banjo marked 'J Clamp - Newcastle on Tyne' was brought in, and I finally managed to see one of his instruments.
 
It is generally thought that he made around 30 instruments. 
 
Whilst researching, I have discovered that one of his daughters, Cissy Clamp, was a banjo player and teacher and she also performed on stage with her     
" celebrated banjo solos and dances ".

The purpose of this website is to share information.  I would love to have some pictures of John's instruments and any other information that anyone may have about him and his family.
 
You can contact me via Banjo Hangout.