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Handel Cossham (1824 - 1890)
Handel Cossham (1824-1890)
Mine owner, lay preacher and Liberal politician
When Handel Cossham died, 30,000 people lined the streets of Bristol to pay homage to his contribution to the city. A benevolent employer, he built houses and a school for his workers. He was the first MP for Bristol East, having already served as a local councillor in St Paul’s. Cossham Hospital in Kingswood was built with money he left for the purpose.
Ian Kerr, museum volunteer © Victoria Art Gallery, Bath
Mine owner, lay preacher and Liberal politician
When Handel Cossham died, 30,000 people lined the streets of Bristol to pay homage to his contribution to the city. A benevolent employer, he built houses and a school for his workers. He was the first MP for Bristol East, having already served as a local councillor in St Paul’s. Cossham Hospital in Kingswood was built with money he left for the purpose.
Ian Kerr, museum volunteer © Victoria Art Gallery, Bath