Black plaque № 58814

Ashford, Kent, England, United Kingdom

Bilsington Monument William Cosway bought the Bilsington Priory Estate in 1825. He was knighted in 1829. Although Sir William lived near Folkestone he was said to be an excellent landlord. He was concerned by the poverty of the villagers living just above starvation level, and lent money for four fa

milies to emigrate to America in search of work. In 1833 he built a small school in Bilsington. He took great interest in the Reform Act and intended to stand for Parliament. In June 1834, Sir William

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