Tristram Hunt talks about George Dawson
George Dawson was the philosopher and preacher whose ideas shaped civic life in Victorian Birmingham – and the world beyond. Largely forgotten in the city today his enthusiasm led to the establishment of the Library of Birmingham and the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. Tristram Hunt, Director of the V&A Museum describes Dawson's historical importance.
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Keywords: George Dawson, Civic Gospel, Tristram Hunt, Birmingham, Civic pride, Lost prophet, Victorian
Birmingham: The Workshop of the World
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Tristram Hunt, Director of the V&A Museum
Simon Russell,IDM Media
Simon Russell, IDM Media
Mary Evans Picture Library, Ewan Fernie, The British Library, Library of Birmingham, Lloyds Banking Group
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