TRIBUTES have been pouring on to social media sites for Herefordshire businessman, Guy Taylor, dubbed the ‘Magna Carta Man’, following the announcement of his death at the age of 55.

Friends have been quick to express their sadness at the loss of “the great and wonderful Guy Taylor” who made headlines when he challenged the courts over what he described as the “validity” of the sale of his former family home, Bodenham Manor.

He disputed a verdict imposed by Hereford Magistrates in July 2015 in relation to his five-day occupation of the manor, but his challenge was thrown out. The former vicarage at Bodenham had been repossessed by Barclays Bank and sold to a new owner.

A family man, Mr Taylor told the court he was a “victim of corruption”, arguing that there was a “sub-structure of corruption permeating the legal and financial system”. He explained he would never have wanted to sell the manor as his late father, Ray was buried in the grounds.

He was recognised as ‘Magna Carta Man UK’ and his Twitter page bearing that title explained that he was “Living on the frontline of lawful rebellion”..”Exposing and prosecuting corporate criminals and helping the victims of crimes”.

This week messages have been posted on Facebook in memory of a “dear sweet man that has done so much for people”. Expressing condolences to his family and friends, his friend Vincent Byrne said he would be honouring Mr Taylor on the ‘People’s Internet Radio’.

In a message he said: “I will come back on the radio to honour the great and wonderful Guy Taylor. I can only imagine the heartbreak his good lady wife Linda is feeling at such a loss.” Mr Byrne continued: “We all, I’m sure, found Guy to be an inspirational and courageous man that never turned his back on anyone.”

Other friends have offered similar tributes to Mr Taylor. “He was an incredible man. He didn’t just talk the talk he also walked the walk. He will be greatly missed by all that loved him.”