Testified that he received a large order for £30-35 from the Conservatives for making flags the day after he promised his vote to Sir Julian Goldmsid. However in his testimony, George Marley said Loyns was paid £39 14s.

Sir Julian came to canvass with William Trigg for his vote but Loyns denied this was the reason for the visit. Sir Julian believed him to be a Liberal voter and in fact William Trigg testified that after the visit Sir Julian said he had promised his vote and he wrote ‘Promised’ in his book. The sizeable order seems to have swayed his allegiance as Trigg (a friend and neighbour of Loyns) said a Conservative flag was later hung out of his window.

Census shows he employed 19 hands.

Loyns & Sons, Walmer Stores, 22 The Strand c 1880. Photo: Les Cozens Collection