Philanthropist, "The Emigrants' Friend". Born Caroline Jones near Northampton. She followed her husband to India where she became involved in the welfare of the British women there. She carried on her work in Australia, where she is now so admired that her image has appeared on a bank note and on a stamp. And along the way she mothered six children. Died poor and unknown at home, 43A Barclay Road, Fulham. It is said that Dickens used her as the model for Mrs Jellyby in Bleak House which, if true, was not a compliment. The Catholic Church is considering giving her a sainthood. In the picture she appears to have been a very large lady, or that is a very small chair?
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Caroline Chisholm
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Caroline Chisholm
Greater London Council Caroline Chisholm, 1808 - 1877, philanthropist, "The ...
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War Savings Campaign
Second World War gives a good description of the story behind these plaques. Each year the fundraising was given a different focus:  Communities would have a fund-raising committee which worked wi...
2 memorials
National Lottery
The National Lottery is the state-franchised national lottery in the United Kingdom. 2020: It is operated by Camelot Group. Some of its funds are distributed by the Heritage Lottery Fund.
1 memorial
Sir John Cass
Tory politician, slave trader and philanthropist. Date of birth unknown so we use his date of baptism, which took place at St Botolph, Aldgate. 1705 became a director of the Royal African Company w...
Person, Philanthropy, Politics & Administration, Race Issues
2 memorials
Elizabeth Jesser Reid
Founder of Bedford College, anti-slavery activist and philanthropist. Her Wikipedia page is very informative. Elizabeth Jesser Sturch was born on 15 December 1789 in the St Clement Danes district...
1 memorial
John Caudwell
Wealthy businessman & philanthropist. Â Born Stoke-on-Trent. Â Supports children's charities.
1 memorial
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