The Simons of Manchester

How One Family Shaped a City and a Nation

Martin Dodge, John Ayshford, Diana Leitch , Stuart Jones

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Manchester University Press
24 September 2024

Biography: general; Local history

The Simons of Manchester revives the history of one of Manchester's most influential families, the Simons.

The book investigates the lives and public work of Henry and Emily Simon, and Ernest and Shena Simon. Through philanthropy and work in social reform, the two generations of the Simons greatly enriched Manchester's cultural and civic institutions, worked to improve the lives of its citizens, and helped to spearhead profound national reforms in health, housing, planning and education.

While many people in Manchester are familiar with the Simon name through Shena Simon College, Simonsway, and the Simon Building at the University of Manchester, there is scant public knowledge of who the Simons were and their legacy. As such, this edited volume of collected essays aims to illuminate their fascinating lives and public service to rehabilitate the Simons and examine their local and national significance.

Edited by: Martin Dodge, John Ayshford, Diana Leitch, Stuart Jones, Janet Wolff
Imprint: Manchester University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 27mm
Weight: 807g
ISBN: 9781526176387
ISBN 10: 1526176386
Pages: 332
Publication Date: 24 September 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

John Ayshford is a Doctoral Researcher in History at the University of Manchester. Martin Dodge is a Senior Lecturer in Geography at the University of Manchester. Stuart Jones (H.S. Jones) is a Professor of Intellectual History at the University of Manchester. Diana Leitch MBE is a former Deputy University Librarian of the John Rylands University Library of Manchester. Janet Wolff is Professor Emerita in the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures at the University of Manchester.