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George Cadbury (1839-1922) with his wife Elizabeth in 1913 at the time of their Silver Wedding
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George Cadbury (1839-1922) with his wife Elizabeth in 1913 at the time of their Silver Wedding
George Cadbury (1839-1922) with his wife Elizabeth in 1913 at the time of their Silver Wedding. English Quaker industrialist and social reformer who, with his brother Richard, took over their fathers chocolate business in 1861. In 1866 they were the first in Britain to sell cocoa as a drink. In 1879 the firm moved to Bournville, Birmingham. From The Life of George Cadbury by AG Gardiner (London, 1923)
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1861 1866 1879 1913 1923 Birmingham Brother Business Chocolate Christian Cocoa Drink Elizabeth Father Gardiner George Industrialist Life Moved Quaker Reformer Richard Silver Social Time Wedding Wife Bournville Cadbury Firm Sell
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This print captures George Cadbury, the renowned English Quaker industrialist and social reformer, alongside his beloved wife Elizabeth in 1913. The occasion was their Silver Wedding anniversary, marking twenty-five years of marital bliss and shared commitment. George Cadbury, born in 1839 and passing away in 1922, is best known for his pioneering work in the chocolate industry. Alongside his brother Richard, he assumed control of their father's chocolate business in 1861. Together, they revolutionized the British market by introducing cocoa as a drink—an innovation that would forever change the way people enjoyed this delectable treat. In 1879, driven by their unwavering dedication to quality and social responsibility, George and Richard relocated their firm to Bournville—a suburb of Birmingham—where they established a model village for their employees. This move not only demonstrated their commitment to improving working conditions but also showcased George's deep-rooted Christian values. The photograph serves as a testament to George Cadbury's remarkable life—one filled with entrepreneurial spirit and an unwavering devotion to both business success and societal betterment. It offers us a glimpse into the personal side of this influential figure who left an indelible mark on British society. As we reflect upon this image captured by AG Gardiner in London back in 1913—almost a century ago—we are reminded of George Cadbury's legacy as an industrialist extraordinaire, dedicated husband, compassionate reformer, and
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