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Person    | Male  Born 1/4/1720  Died 7/11/1790

John Thornton

Categories: Commerce, Religion

John Thornton

Philanthropist who promoted Christian missionary work. Died following an accident at Bath. He is listed on the plaque as a menber of the Clapham Sect but it did not really get going until his death so it's probable that his support was through Henry's, his son's, inheritance.

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John Thornton

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Holy Trinity Clapham - Clapham Sect

The damage on this plaque is the result of WW2 bombs.

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