The Midlands camping and caravan industry is mourning the death of one of its pioneers.
Catherine Jackson co-founded Jacksons of Old Arley with her husband Ronald in 1963, but has passed away at the age of 86, according to the Coventry Telegraph.
Originally from Scotland, the couple married in 1945 and began selling sleeping bags more than 50 years ago.
The firm is now run by their son Harry and daughters Theresa and Mary and caters for outdoor enthusiasts such as camping and caravan fans.
Harry described how his parents started out after seeing a newspaper article to sell sleeping bags for commission of one shilling and sixpence per transaction.
“That was the start of it. My father saw a niche in the market and, after moving to Nuneaton, my parents settled into Old Arley, where they opened their first camping shop,” he explained.
The funeral will be held tomorrow (November 18th), but the family has requested that anyone wishing to pay their respects donate cash to Mary Ann Evans Hospice and the Marie Curie Trust rather than sending flowers.
Meanwhile, the Northern Echo recently revealed that a Teeside caravan storage business is trebling its capacity due to levels of demand.
