Wednesday, 25 December 2013
369 Richard Padmore
Constituency : Worcester 1860-8
Richard came in at Worcester following the resignation of William Laslett.
Richard was an ironmaster originally from Shropshire. He was a partner in Hardy and Padmore from 1829 and it was one of the country's major foundries. He was a dissenter. He was Mayor of Worcester in 1848 and 1852. He also had interests in banking.
Richard was a keen believer in self-help and during his presidency of the Worcester Literary and Scientific Institute offered a cash prize for the three best essays on improving the education of the working classes.
Richard stood down in 1868. His place was taken by Laslett , now in Tory colours, after three Liberal candidates split the vote.
He died in 1881 aged 91.
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