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2 unusual facts about Seebohm Rowntree


James Myles Hogge

However, after engaging in work in the Edinburgh slums, he changed career again to concentrate on social work and research; first in Edinburgh, then in York with Joseph Rowntree and his son Seebohm.

Seebohm Rowntree

With his father, Joseph Rowntree, a number of employee benefits were implemented including wage increases, an eight-hour day and a pension scheme.



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