Richard Young of Wisbech 1809-1871 : from sluicekeeper to sheriff
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Richard young was a model of the Victorian values of self-help and improvement who raised himself by his own endeavour. Born the son of a Norfolk farmer, eh rose to be a prosperous ship owner and merchant, a member of parliament and finally Sheriff of London and Middlesex.
TitleRichard Young of Wisbech 1809-1871 : from sluicekeeper to sheriff
Author
Place of publicationWisbech
Year of publication1995
Period19th century
Pagination24 p.
IllustrationsIllus., black and white and colour photographs
Dimensions15 x 21 cm
Materialbook
Class numberCT3990.Y6 P6 1995
NotesMichael Stammers Collection
Subjectship owner, merchant
Geographical keywordEurope, United Kingdom
Persons keyword Richard Young