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William Langland, Cleric and Social Reformer and Author of “Piers Plowman”

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Regina Jeffers

William Langland is the presumed author of the Middle English alliterative poem known as Piers the Ploughman. “After George Kane’s thorough study of the available internal and external evidence in his Piers Plowman: The Evidence for Authorship (1965), single authorship … Continue reading →

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Victorian Celebrity: Sir Thomas Fowell Buxton, 1st Baronet – Abolitionist and Social Reformer

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

Sir Thomas Fowell Buxton, 1st Baronet (1 April 1786 – 19 February 1845) was an English Member of Parliament, brewer, abolitionist and social reformer. Buxton was born at Castle Hedingham, Essex. His father was also named Thomas Fowell Buxton. His … Continue reading →

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Victorian Celebrity: Joseph Livesey, Temperance Campaigner and Social Reformer

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

Joseph William Livesey (5 March 1794 – 2 September 1884) was an English temperance campaigner, social reformer, local politician, writer, publisher, newspaper proprietor and philanthropist. Early Life Livesey was born on 5 March 1794 at Walton-le-Dale near Preston, Lancashire, the … Continue reading →

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