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George Dawson was the philosopher and preacher whose ideas shaped civic life in Victorian Birmingham – and the world beyond. Largely forgotten in the city today his enthusiasm led to the establishment of the Library of Birmingham and the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. Tristram Hunt, director of the V&A Museum describes Dawson's historical importance.
George Dawson was the philosopher and preacher whose ideas shaped civic life in Victorian Birmingham – and the world beyond. Largely forgotten in the city today his enthusiasm led to the establishment of the Library of Birmingham and the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. Tristram Hunt, director of the V&A Museum describes Dawson's historical importance.
