About James Ravenscroft
James Ravenscroft was a lawyer.
James Ravenscroft (died 1680) was a lawyer, merchant, and philanthropist in Chipping Barnet, in what is now north London.
Early life and family He was the son of Thomas Ravenscroft.
Career
Ravenscroft was a lawyer and merchant, dealing in lace, currants and glass.
In 1679, Ravenscroft, then of High Holborn in London, had the Ravenscroft Almshouses built for six "poore antient women".
Death and legacy
Ravenscroft died on 28 January 1680. Barnet Recreation Ground was renamed Ravenscroft Gardens in his memory.
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Who was James Ravenscroft?
British lawyer, merchant, and philanthropist (d. 1680)
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James Ravenscroft died in 1680.
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James Ravenscroft was a lawyer.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: James Ravenscroft
· DBpedia: James Ravenscroft (philanthropist)
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