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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Beaverbrook Foundation
Charity founded by Lord Beaverbrook. It gives financial support to many good causes. It is also the home of the Beaverbrook Library, which contains an important archive of private papers, and many ...
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George 5th Earl Cadogan
Politician. Born at Durham. Ennobled by the death of his father in 1873. Lord of the Manor of Chelsea when it was undergoing massive developments out of which he made pots of money. Funded the bui...
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National Heritage Memorial Fund
From their website: "The National Heritage Memorial Fund (NHMF) was set-up in 1980 to save the most outstanding parts of our heritage at risk of loss to the nation, as a memorial to those who have ...
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James Fegan
Philanthropist. Born James William Condell Fegan in Southampton. He moved to London in 1865 and eventually joined a firm of colonial brokers. He soon became aware of the plight of many young boys l...
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