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James Brown (1815–1881), Founder of the 'Isle of Man Times' and Campaigner for Government Reform

Joseph William Swynnerton (1848–1910)

Manx Museum

James Brown (1815–1881), Founder of the 'Isle of Man Times' and Campaigner for Government Reform
James Brown (1815–1881), Founder of the 'Isle of Man Times' and Campaigner for Government Reform
James Brown (1815–1881), Founder of the 'Isle of Man Times' and Campaigner for Government Reform
James Brown (1815–1881), Founder of the 'Isle of Man Times' and Campaigner for Government Reform
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James Brown (1815–1881) founded the 'Isle of Man Times' in 1861 and from its second issue waged a campaign against the Island's government to introduce reforms, such as a popularly elected House of Keys. This campaign ultimately resulted in his imprisonment in Castle Rushen for six months 'to purge his contempt', following his refusal to the House for his activities. Brown was finally released and awarded £500 damages against the Keys for wrongful imprisonment. His campaign on the Isle of Man is seen as having been highly instrumental in bringing about government reform.

Manx Museum

Douglas

Title

James Brown (1815–1881), Founder of the 'Isle of Man Times' and Campaigner for Government Reform

Date

1882

Medium

stone & marble

Measurements

H 195.5 x W 63 x D 38 cm

Accession number

1958-0233

Work type

Bust

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Joseph William Swynnerton

1848–1910

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