George Christopher Davies
George Christopher Davies (11 October 1849, Oswestry – 29 November, 1922, Norwich) was a prolific photographer and writer who played an important role in encouraging popular awareness of the Norfolk Broads. George was the eldest child of the geologist, David Christopher Davies. In 1871 after having recently qualified as a lawyer he read an account of the Norfolk Broads and decided to apply to join the legal practice of Abel Tillett in Norwich.
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George Christopher Davies
George Christopher Davies · Image Zeno.org, ID number 20001861069 · Public domain
- Born
- 1849 · Oswestry.
- Died
- 1922 · Norwich.
- Nationality
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Occupation
- photographer
- Languages
- English
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George Christopher Davies (11 October 1849, Oswestry – 29 November, 1922, Norwich) was a prolific photographer and writer who played an important role in encouraging popular awareness of the Norfolk Broads. George was the eldest child of the geologist, David Christopher Davies. In 1871 after having recently qualified as a lawyer he read an account of the Norfolk Broads and decided to apply to join the legal practice of Abel Tillett in Norwich.
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1849
George Christopher Davies born at Oswestry.
1922
George Christopher Davies died on 29 November 1922.
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• (1875) The Golden Shaft (1875) London: Bentley • Volume 1 • Volume 2 • Volume 3 • (1875) Rambles and Adventures of Our School Field-Club, London: Henry S. King, • (1876) The Swan and Her Crew: or, The Adventures of Three Young Naturalists and Sportsmen on the Broads and Rivers of Norfolk • (1891) Our Home in Averyon: with studies of peasant life and customs in Aveyron and the Lot London: W. Blackwood
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- 1.Campbell, Jamie. The Man Who Found the Broads: A Biography of George Christopher Davies. Hamilton Publications. 1999. 9780903094078.
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George Christopher Davies is recorded as a citizen of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Recorded with the occupation photographer.
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