Hook,line and sinker . . .

[Fangman]

Here lies poor
but honest Brian Tuffnell
He was
a most expert angler
until
Death envious of his Merit
Threw out his line
hooked him and
landed him here
the 21st day of April
1790

Gravestone at the East end on Ripon Cathedral

 

[jterry85]

What a great piece of history! Thanks for sharing this, it makes me wonder more about this man too.

 

[480sparky41 40]

An honest angler?

Does such a person exist?