Eglantyne Jebb — (25 August 1876 – 20 December 1928) was a British social reformer. Early life She was born in 1876 in Ellesmere, Shropshire, and grew up on her family s estate. The Jebbs, apart from being a well off family, also had a strong social conscience… … Wikipedia
Jebb — Jebb, a surname, may refer to:*John Jebb (1736–1786), British religious leader, physician, activist *Ann Jebb (1735–1812), British activist writer *John Jebb (1775 1833), Irish religious leader writer *Joshua Jebb (1793 1863), British soldier… … Wikipedia
Richard Jebb — (1874 ndash;25 June 1953) was an English journalist and author in the field of Empire and colonial nationalism. He was the nephew of the classical scholar and politician, Sir Richard Claverhouse Jebb. He went to school at Marlborough College… … Wikipedia
Charles Roden Buxton — (27 November 1875 – 16 December 1942) was an English philanthropist and politician. He was born in London, the third son of Sir Thomas Buxton, 3rd Baronet. His elder brother Noel Buxton was a prominent figure in British politics, as was his… … Wikipedia
1925 in Ireland — Events*February 11 In the Dáil a resolution is passed making it illegal for any citizen to secure a divorce with the right to re marry in the State. *March 10 The Prime Minister of Northern Ireland, James Craig, announces the impending… … Wikipedia
Home Arts and Industries Association — The Home Arts and Industries Association was an organisation that functioned as a precursor to the Art Workers Guild in the development of the Arts and Crafts Movement in Britain. It was founded in 1884 by Eglantyne Louisa Jebb who was inspired… … Wikipedia
1845 in Ireland — Events*Devon Commission reports to the government on the poor living conditions of the population: in many districts their only food is the potato [http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/ashorthistory/archive/intro181.shtml BBC Short History of… … Wikipedia
