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Joseph Rowntree: 1836 – 1925

Philanthropist; progressive employer; radical thinker; social innovator: “he loved to do good by stealth”

Images: From originals held at The Borthwick Institute for Archives.

The JR100 List

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To celebrate 100 years, we have curated 100 notable stories from the archives.

Joseph Rowntree's Funeral

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What is Joseph's legacy? Impact in the 100 years since his death...

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The Rowntree Society

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Who was Joseph Rowntree?

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Quaker Concept of God being in Everyone

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Quaker Faith

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Joseph and Sarah Rowntree

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Pavement

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