Charles Rowley (socialist)
Charles Rowley (1839–1933) was a British socialist and councillor of Ancoats, Manchester.
He was inspired by William Morris, and a leading member of the Ancoats Brotherhood. Amongst his other associates was the poet Mathilde Blind.[1][2] In addition to founding public exhibitions and flower shows, he initiated concerts given at the city's parks; this work is amongst the earliest examples of orchestral concerts given for the public's benefit.[2]
References
- ↑ Symons, Arthur; Richard Garnett (1900). "Memoir by Dr. Garnett". Poetical works of Mathilde Blind. T. F. Unwin. p. 35.
- 1 2 Young, Percy Marshall (1969). "Music for the people: Pioneer work in Ancoats". The concert tradition from the Middle Ages to the twentieth century. p. 229.
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