John Hughes
Businessperson, Organization founder
1935 – 2013
Who was John Hughes?
John Hughes, MBE was a Welsh ceramicist, known for devising and marketing the "Grogg", a range of collectible figurines representing well-known public figures, mostly rugby union players.
Hughes came from Pontypridd and launched his Groggs during the early 1970s when the Wales national rugby union team was at the height of its success and popularity. After operating from his home, making figures of mythical creatures such as dragons and giants, he set up in a shop at Treforest, converted from a derelict pub, and later described his business as "a 45-year overnight success story". He was awarded the MBE by Queen Elizabeth II in the 2010 Birthday Honours.
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- Born
- 1935
- Nationality
- Wales
- Profession
- Lived in
- Pontypridd
- Died
- Jun 19, 2013
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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