Tributes to Islington scout leader and London historian
Albert Pinching 1939-2021. - Credit: Alan Griffiths
A scout leader who was the "epitome" of the movement for hundreds of youngsters has died aged 81.
Albert Pinching was a key feature within the 5th Islington group, which he became leader of in 1960, and also fulfilling committee roles for the wider local Scout movement.
Aged 65, he was honoured with the Silver Wolf honour, celebrating his services to scouting.
School friend Alan Griffiths said: “He was an easy going, compassionate man who endeared himself to all he met.
"He will be sorely missed by his many friends and particularly by the young people he supported and encouraged throughout his life.”
Mr Pinching, who lived in Chadwell Lane, Hornsey, was well known in Wood Green as a historian and writer of books about north London.
He worked as a plastic technologist for cable company BICC and then for BT in materials.
Most Read
- 1 Islington men charged after jewellery store robbery
- 2 Old Bailey: Pair enter pleas over Alex Smith murder
- 3 Man charged with 1974 murder of woman found in Highbury
- 4 Husband granted right to use late wife's embryo for surrogacy
- 5 Actors present prizes at Islington Education Awards 2022
- 6 New Aldi on Old Street to open this month
- 7 'White lives matter' graffiti removed in Archway after two months
- 8 CCTV: Woman sexually assaulted at Highbury & Islington station
- 9 Caledonian artist attempting to paint 100 London pubs
- 10 Islington scammers jailed after preying on elderly victims
While Mr Pinching did not marry or have children, Mr Griffiths said: “He loved foreign travel and made lasting friends wherever he went, but throughout his life he applied his boundless energy to the care and leadership of others.”
A ceremony will be held at St Marylebone Crematorium in East Finchley on Wednesday, August 18, from 3pm.
