Charles Armitage

Early life Armitage was born at Birky Grange, Huddersfield, Yorkshire, son of Joseph Taylor Armitage JP DL a descendent of one of the oldest families in West Riding.

He was educated privately and also educated in Brussels.

To fund the purchase from Armitage, the club held a three-day "International Bazaar" aimed at raising £2,085.

In 1895, Armitage proposed a vote of confidence in Sir Joseph Crosland, arguing for "a necessity of some restriction being placed on immigration of foreign pauper aliens into the country."

Family business Upon the death of his father Joseph Taylor Armitage in 1880, he was one of the Principals of the family business Armitage Brothers. The business was noted as specializing in fine wools. The company would win two gold medals at both the Melbourne and Brussels exhibitions in 1888. Armitage was still in this position as of 1914.

Private life Armitage died at High Royd House, Honley, Yorkshire, at the age of 67.