Catalogue of books belonging to William A. Cadbury

This material is held atUniversity of Birmingham, Cadbury Research Library, Special Collections

  • Reference
    • GB 150 MS553
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1928
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 1 volume

Scope and Content

Catalogue of the geographical books belonging to William A. Cadbury.

Administrative / Biographical History

William Adlington Cadbury (1867-1957) entered the family business at Bournville in 1887 taking on responsibility for the introduction of new plant and machinery during a time of expansion for the firm. On the death of his father in 1899 he was appointed as a director of Cadbury Bros Ltd. In 1922 he became chairman of the company, a position he held until his retirement in 1937. He was Lord Mayor of Birmingham 1919-1921 and received the freedom of the city in 1938.

Source: A history of the Cadbury family Vol 2 by John F Crosfield 1985.

Access Information

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Custodial History

Former location: MSS 7/iii/3