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Christopher Rawdon: the lost philanthropist
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The book delves into the life of Christopher Rawdon, a Liverpool merchant and banker from a prominent Yorkshire industrial family, who played a significant role in local education and philanthropy during the early nineteenth century. His contributions included supporting the Anti-Corn Law League and establishing a trust for a library and recreational area for Unitarians. Historian Dr. David Harrison sheds light on Rawdon's impact on Liverpool's social development amid rapid industrialization, highlighting his overlooked legacy in philanthropy.
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Christopher Rawdon: the lost philanthropist, David Harrison
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- Released
- 2016
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- Title
- Christopher Rawdon: the lost philanthropist
- Language
- English
- Authors
- David Harrison
- Publisher
- Arima Publishing
- Released
- 2016
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 92
- ISBN13
- 9781845496920
- Category
- History, World history
- Description
- The book delves into the life of Christopher Rawdon, a Liverpool merchant and banker from a prominent Yorkshire industrial family, who played a significant role in local education and philanthropy during the early nineteenth century. His contributions included supporting the Anti-Corn Law League and establishing a trust for a library and recreational area for Unitarians. Historian Dr. David Harrison sheds light on Rawdon's impact on Liverpool's social development amid rapid industrialization, highlighting his overlooked legacy in philanthropy.