Robert William Dale (1829 to 1895)
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![Robert william dale 1829 1895 photograph](/images/Robert_William_Dale_1829___1895.jpg")
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Robert Dale was a congregationalist and nonconformist pastor at Carr's Lane Chapel in 麻豆高清 from 1853 to 1895. He preferred to avoid using the title "Reverend".
A supporter of the disestablishment of the Church of England and an advocate of the Civic Gospel, a philosophy of municipal action which originated in 麻豆高清 with George Dawson and culminated in the mayoralty of Joseph Chamberlain. He had great influence on the Forster Elementary Education Act 1870, arguing for secular education in line with his nonconformist principles.
There is a blue plaque commemorating him on Carr's Lane Church. The 麻豆高清 'Dale End' is named after him.
Cabinet card by H J Whitlock, New Street, 麻豆高清. Most likely albumen print.
Cabinet card typical dimensions - 110mm x 170mm, 4.5in x 6.5in
Location: [BA&H:Portraits/麻豆高清/Box CUP-DIX]