INVITE ONLY: UNVEILING OF BLUE PLAQUES COMMEMORATING THE WORK OF GEORGE DAWSON AND SAM: TIMMINS

On Tuesday 28th February we will be unveiling two blue plaques, commemorating the work of George Dawson and Sam: Timmins.

George Dawson (1821-1876) was a nonconformist preacher, lecturer and activist with an influential voice in the calls for political and social reform in 19th century Birmingham.  He became a widely celebrated lecturer, promoting the “Civic Gospel” and helped to found the Shakespeare Memorial Library.  The “Everything to Everybody” Project has sponsored this Blue Plaque to recognise Dawson’s relevance to society today.  The plaque will be erected in the Skyline Room, outside the Shakespeare Memorial Library.

Sam: Timmins (1826-1902) inherited a family business manufacturing small steel tools and hardware, but his true passion was literature and he dedicated his efforts to establishing the Shakespeare Memorial Library.  The plaque will be erected on his home in Elvetham Road, Edgbaston soon after the ceremony.

This is an invite only event due to limited capacity at the venue.