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J. Batty Langley
J. Batty Langley (20 March 1834 – 19 February 1914) was a British Liberal Party (UK), Liberal Party politician. He was born in Uppingham, Rutland, the son of Thomas Langley. He moved to Sheffield in the 1850s, and in 1863 commenced business on his own account as a timber merchant and became proprietor of the Sheaf Saw Mills. He was one of the city's most prominent Nonconformist (Protestantism), non-conformists, attending Queen Street Congregational church, Congregational Church. He was elected to Sheffield City Council, Sheffield Town Council in 1871, serving many years and becoming an alderman in 1890.Michael Stenton and Stephen Lees, Who's Who of British MPs: Volume II, 1886-1918 In 1892, Langley became Mayor of Sheffield, and saw an eventful year in office. Sheffield city status in the United Kingdom, became a city, while Langley organised a conference in the city, aiming to settle the 1893 coal strike. Claiming to represent the interests of the working class, he was ele ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uppingham
Uppingham is a market town in Rutland, England, off the A47 between Leicester and Peterborough, south of the county town, Oakham. It had a population of 4,745 according to the 2011 census, estimated at 4,853 in 2019. It is known for its eponymous public school. With its art galleries Uppingham has become a popular destination for art lovers. Uppingham was named "best place to live in the Midlands in 2022" by ''The Times'' newspaper, who commented on the town by calling it "a discerning market town with art, heart and smarts — plus the magnificent Rutland Water". Toponymy The name of the town means 'Homestead/village of the Yppingas (upland people)'. It stands on a high ridge near Beaumont Chase, hence "upland". History A little over to the north-west at Castle Hill are the earthwork remains of a medieval motte and bailey castle. The town has two active churches; The Church of St Peter and St Paul, a largely 14th-century Church of England parish church and the Metho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
