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Markham, Arthur, Sir, 1866 - 1916

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1866 - 1916

Biography

Sir Arthur Basil Markham, Bart. (1866-1916) was the son of Charles Markham who was part owner of the family mine, Markham Main Colliery, in Chesterfield. On his mother's side he was the grandson of Sir Joseph Paxton, designer of the 1851 Great Exhibition's Crystal Palace. He was educated at Rugby School, and from 1900 served as Liberal M.P. for the Mansfield Division of Nottinghamshire, being created a baronet in 1911. Arthur Markham's technical skill, commercial insight and courage helped the development of considerable parts of the English and Welsh coalfields. He is also credited with saving the Bullcroft Colliery Company's pit in South Yorkshire by winning a three-year fight against flooding.

Dr Violet Markham founded the Arthur Markham Memorial Fund in memory of her brother, Sir Arthur Markham, Bart. who died in 1916, and was administered by the University of Sheffield from 1927 until 1993.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Arthur Markham Memorial Prize Essays

 Collection
Reference code: 268
Scope and Contents Essays, poetry and short stories written by mineworkers for the Arthur Markham Memorial Prize administered by the University of Sheffield, submitted during the period 1932 - 1993. Contains essays that won the prize and those that were unsuccessful. Essays give insight into working in and for the mines and the home life of miners and their families. This archive contains essays for nearly all the years the prize was awarded. The 70 essays in this collection make up a small number...
Dates: 1932 - 1993