Christopher Rawdon: the lost philanthropist

The book delves into the life of Christopher Rawdon, a Liverpool merchant and banker from a prominent Yorkshire industrial family, who played a significant role in local education and philanthropy during the early nineteenth century. His contributions included supporting the Anti-Corn Law League and establishing a trust for a library and recreational area for Unitarians. Historian Dr. David Harrison sheds light on Rawdon's impact on Liverpool's social development amid rapid industrialization, highlighting his overlooked legacy in philanthropy.