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« on: Tuesday 29 November 16 17:58 GMT (UK) »
I think this is probably a long shot, but I am trying to find a photograph or engraving of Hannah Pickard, who died in Ossett in 1891 aged 53. The reason is this:
When she died she left a large amount of money in her will to many charities, and also to her local town council and churches. The council were instructed to use the money to provide a drinking fountain in the market place. This was done and a beautiful structure graced the centre of the town for many years. However in 1959 it was removed, to be eventually placed in a local park, vandalised, and eradicated altogether.
A group of local historians are trying to erect a memorial to her for the good nature of her bequests, and to undo to some extent the disrespect which has been shown to her generosity by subsequent councils. We have lots of information about her, the bequests etc, but we are missing one vital thing - an image of the good lady. It's quite possible that - owing to the wide varieties of charities and institutions she helped - somewhere a picture may have been published, whether it be local press, a church magazine, a periodical like 'The Gentleman's Magazine' or whatever.
If anyone can help in any way we would be most grateful - it would be fantastic.