John Passmore Edwards (1823-1911), Newspaper editor and philanthropist
Sitter in 1 portrait
Newspaper editor and philanthropist; controlled and edited the Echo 1876-96; supported chartism and peace movements; Liberal M.P. for Salisbury 1880-5; founder of numerous libraries and hospitals; declined knighthood.
by George Frederic Watts
oil on canvas, 1894
On display in the Watts Hall of Fame at Bodelwyddan Castle
NPG 3958
Literature, Journalism and Publishing
Social Welfare and Reform
Groups
Anti-Corn Law League
Places
Cornwall
Wiltshire
