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Josiah Mason, 1795-1881 : Birmingham's Benevolent Benefactor - An Appraisal of His Life and Work, Paperback / softback Book

Josiah Mason, 1795-1881 : Birmingham's Benevolent Benefactor - An Appraisal of His Life and Work Paperback / softback

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This biography of Josiah Mason, prompted by the bicentenary of his birth in 1795, covers the philanthropist and pen manufacturer's connections with the city of Birmingham.

These include: the establishment of an orphanage, his scientific developments in electroplating, his establishment of the pen-nib trade, charities still active at Birmingham University, and the Josiah Mason Trust.

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