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Charitable Giving in Victorian Britain: The Legacy of Samuel Jones Loyd

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This book examines the growth of charity in 19th century Britain through the lens of the philanthropic activities of Samuel Jones Loyd, 1st Baron Overstone, over a 40-year period.

Sarah Flew incorporates comprehensive archival research, and analyses Samuel Jones Loyd's financial ledgers and letters, in order to illuminate both Jones Loyd's philanthropic motives, and broader social issues in Britain and abroad during the Victorian era. Structured around the different recipients of Jones Loyd'...