c1888-1892 George Coates

ID: 6838
Creator: Bardwell studio
Copyright: library owns image (image on public access)
Org ID: 255439

Description: 2 sepia photographs, board mounted. George Coates was a pioneer market gardener in Brighton. He arrived in 1855 and by 1868 owned 78 acres in Brighton. A generous bequest established Union Brighton free library at 212 Dendy St, East Brighton. Supporter of Thomas Bent.
Subject: market gardeners

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