Postman John McCann on his rounds. John was born on the Isle of Man in 1865. He went to work at the Royal Tennis Court, Hampton Court in 1885 and stayed for 4 years. He then went as professional to Samuel Heilbut’s new court at Holyport Grange. In 1908 he returned to Hampton Court and ran the court for 2 years before leaving.
From Cissy Mooney; biographical information from John McCann of Copse Road