John Passmore Edwards (March 24 1823 - 1911) was a Victorian journalist and philanthropist. He was born in Blackwater, a small village, situated between Redruth and Truro, in Cornwall, the son of a carpenter. Wikipedia
Downstairs again, I pass a scrolled tablet commemorating J. Passmore Edwards, the tycoon philanthropist who saved and endowed the library when its founders funds ran out. www.jewishquarterly.org/article.asp?articleid=76
In just 14 years over 70 major buildings were established as a direct result of bequests from John Passmore Edwards as well as many other gifts and donations to further their good work. www.passmoreedwards.org.uk/
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