Richard Sharp (1759 - 1835), born in Newfoundland, was a hatter and later prominent merchant in London. He was also a Dissenter, becoming the champion of adult education. His powers of persuasion were responsible for establishing the forerunner of the University of London, the London Institution, open to scientific scholars who were denied entrance to Cambridge and Oxford because of their unorthodox religious beliefs.
From Angelyn's Blog
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Thank you very much for the reblog, Ella! I hope your readers enjoy it.