Richard Henry Wood
(1820-1908)
Died aged 88
By telegram, early on Saturday morning, news reached Rugby of the death, at Sidmouth, of Mr Richard Henry Wood, who by general consent, has been the greatest benefactor in recent times to our town.
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Wikidata WikipediaRichard Henry Wood DL JP FSA FRGS (6 February 1820 – 26 April 1908) was a British antiquary and philanthropist.
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Commemorated on 2 plaques
Belmont. Near this gateway stood a small fort with armoury and flag staff, dating from the mid 17th.C., but demolished after the Battle of Waterloo 1815. Gateway belonged to "Belmont" a crenellated Regency House with large walled garden. Built 1817 by Maj. Barnes. Sold 1818 to Sir Joseph Scott BT., 1752-1828, who on retirement from politics became active in development of Regency Sidmouth. 1869 acquired by William Hine-Haycock. A member of M.C.C. he did much to promote development of the cricket club. Became home of Mr. & Mrs. Wood 1896. A man of wealth and benefactor of Sidmouth, he gave town it's first steam fire engine and, as a memorial to his wife, presented Church House to the Church and its land to the Town. He died 1908 age 90. Converted to Hotel 1920.
The Esplanade, Sidmouth, United Kingdom where they lived (1896)
Richard Henry Wood JP DL lived here 1874-1894 He founded the Hospital of St. Cross 1882 and public library 1890
10 Little Church Street, Rugby, United Kingdom where they lived (1874-1894)