About: Thomas Bunn, Frome

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Thomas Bunn (1767-1853), gentleman and philanthropist, was a man of independent means who devoted his energies to improving his native town of Frome. His epitaph in Christ Church aptly sums up his life: In his native place he was the active and liberal promoter of all architectural and other improvements. "Whatever he touched, he adorned." To charitable and useful institutions of every kind he lent his willing aid. To the poor and friendless, he was through a long life, the unwearied friend.

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  • Thomas Bunn (1767-1853), gentleman and philanthropist, was a man of independent means who devoted his energies to improving his native town of Frome. His epitaph in Christ Church aptly sums up his life: In his native place he was the active and liberal promoter of all architectural and other improvements. "Whatever he touched, he adorned." To charitable and useful institutions of every kind he lent his willing aid. To the poor and friendless, he was through a long life, the unwearied friend. Note: The text on the plaque was written in block capitals. The quotation in the epitaph is a version in English of Samuel Johnson's epitaph on William Goldsmith: 'Nullum quod tetigit non ornavit'. (en)
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  • Thomas Bunn (1767-1853), gentleman and philanthropist, was a man of independent means who devoted his energies to improving his native town of Frome. His epitaph in Christ Church aptly sums up his life: In his native place he was the active and liberal promoter of all architectural and other improvements. "Whatever he touched, he adorned." To charitable and useful institutions of every kind he lent his willing aid. To the poor and friendless, he was through a long life, the unwearied friend. (en)
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  • Thomas Bunn, Frome (en)
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