Learning Resources
Why did Joseph Rowntree have such a big funeral?
Joseph Rowntree was a man of great influence in York. He was very well-respected for who he was as well as what he did during his lifetime. He is still remembered because of the places in the city named after him and the money he left for others to carry on his work.
Why should I be interested?
- Are you curious about the history of York and the Rowntree family?
- Are you a student doing a local history project for school?
- Are you a teacher looking for local history resources and activities?
- Are you a student of teacher looking for an example of a ‘good citizen’?
- Are you interested in why and how we remember past people and events?
- Are you interested in judging the significance of an individual’s contribution?
- Are you interested in making a persuasive case to York City Council?