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   Blackwater, Cornwall, England. Died. 22 April 1911. (1911-04-22) (aged 88) Hampstead, London. Occupation (s) journalist and philanthropist. John Passmore Edwards (24 March 1823 – 22 April 1911) [1] [2] was a British journalist, newspaper owner, and philanthropist who briefly served as a Member of Parliament .

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3. cornishstory.com › 2021/10/19 › the-passmore-edwards-legacyThe Passmore Edwards Legacy: John Passmore Edwards, the man ...

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   Oct 19, 2021 · The Passmore Edwards Legacy: John Passmore Edwards, the man who built libraries, and much more. Dean Evans is an authority on John Passmore Edwards having written the book “Funding the Ladder” and delivered many talks about his life. Here, he has condensed it into an article for Cornish Story.

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   The Passmore Edwards Legacy – The life and work of John Passmore Edwards (1823-1911). “From a humble home in a little Cornish village he became a City journalist, MP for Salisbury, Editor of a leading London newspaper, life-long champion of the working classes and is remembered as being a Benefactor Extraordinary.” (R S Best 1981.)

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   • The Passmore Edwards Legacy – The life and work of John Passmore Edwards (1823-1911). “From a humble home in a little Cornish village he became a City journalist, MP for Salisbury, Editor of a leading London newspaper, life-long champion of the working classes and is remembered as being a Benefactor Extraordinary.” (R S Best 1981.)

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   What did Passmore Edwards do for a living?

   • Although Passmore Edwards’ name appears on many of his buildings, he also dedicated each funded building to individuals as a means of commemoration and respect. In 1893, the National Society for the Employment of Epileptics (now the Epilepsy Society) purchased a farm at Chalfont Common and created a settlement.

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   Did Passmore Edwards survive philanthropy?

   • Hospitals, Libraries, Schools, Convalescent Homes and Art galleries were provided, many of which continue to serve the community to which they were given. In his “English Philanthropy 1660-1960” the social historian David Owen says “Amongst the late Victorian philanthropists, Passmore Edwards will survive critical examination better than most.

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   Why did Passmore Edwards become a member of Parliament?

   • Passionate about implementing social change, in 1880 Passmore Edwards was elected Member of Parliament for Salisbury but he became increasingly disillusioned with politics, frustrated that he was not able to bring about genuine change.

   ‘Do the best for the most’: John Passmore Edwards

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   Mar 23, 2023 · John Passmore Edwards. Over 70 buildings were constructed in 14 years due to his dedicated philanthropy, including libraries, literary institutes and art galleries. All were funded and built as the need arose, usually drawn to his attention through his Cornish connections, his contacts at Freemasonry meetings, and his publishing work.

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   Philanthropist John Passmore Edwards (1823-1911) was a lifelong champion of the working class. He funded several public educational spaces across London, including a Lecture Hall and Library at the South London Gallery and Camberwell College of Arts.

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9. www.bbc.co.uk › ahistoryoftheworld › objectsBBC - A History of the World - Object : John Passmore Edwards

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   John Passmore Edwards was Cornwall's best known philanthropist and radical journalist and was-born at Blackwater in St Agnes parish. In his lifetime he paid for 20 public buildings in...

10. www.philanthropy-impact.org › news › philanthropistPhilanthropist John Passmore Edwards an inspiration to all

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    The life and works of philanthropist John Passmore Edwards, whose legacy is still visible across the London borough of Newham and elsewhere, are celebrated in a new book to mark the centenary of his death.