The Forgotten Artist: John Elmes of Graves & Co.

JOHN ELMES (1916 – 67):1926 Census: Timber Merchant & Caricaturist. Graves & Co Cian Manning paid his weekly visit to the  The Big Breakfast Blaa  studio for another look at one of the lives recorded by the 1926 Census. This time we look at a youth named John Elmes, who would go on to become a company director of Graves & Co. like his father, Robert Samuel, before him. Caricaturist However, John was even more well-known in the cultural life of Waterford city and Tramore for his adeptness as a caricaturist, which would be further popularised by serial publication in the Munster Express. Multifaceted Life An important figure within badminton and golfing circles, John’s artistic talents were even recognised by the Department of Agriculture in the 1940s. Play to listen back in full. Keep up to date on all the latest from The Big Breakfast Blaa with Ollie and Dymphna from 6am until 10am daily.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.