John Skirrow Wright
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John Skirrow Wright was one of the distinguished pioneers and social improvers of the 19th century in Birmingham, England; and inventor of the postal order. He was involved in many aspects of Birmingh
John Skirrow Wright, 1880 portrait
Cartoon, 1876. Wright's scroll lists his core political principles: "Free Trade; Ballot; Extended Suffrage; Religious Liberty; Progress". The footman in the background has the head of a button, in allusion to Wright's commercial roots.
Cartoon of 1892 depicting Wright's statue beating Joseph Chamberlain with a volume marked "Sturdy Liberalism"
Bust of Wright by William Bloye in Birmingham's Council House
Birmingham Civic Society
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Birmingham Civic Society is a voluntary body in Birmingham, England, and is registered with the Civic Trust.
Kings Norton Park: a gift from the Society to the City of Birmingham