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'''Benjamin Bryan''' (1840 – 26 January 1914) was an English journalist, editor, writer, and activist. He began his journalism career at '']'' in 1853, later editing newspapers in ] and ]. Bryan was a prominent ] and ] activist, leading the ] and ]. '''Benjamin Bryan''' (10 January 1840 – 26 January 1914) was an English journalist, editor, writer, and activist. He began his journalism career at '']'' in 1853, later editing newspapers in ] and ]. Bryan was a prominent ] and ] activist, leading the ] and ].


== Biography == == Biography ==


=== Early life and education === === Early life and education ===
Bryan was born in ] in 1840, the eldest son of Benjamin Bryan Sr. and his second wife, Henrietta (née Butler). His father nicknamed him "Penny Post" due to his birth coinciding with the introduction of the ]. Bryan began his education at Mrs. Potter's Dame School on the Dimple, before attending Bonsall Endowed School. He later studied at Matlock Green Academy under the guidance of William Corden Clarke and his brother Edward.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Matlock and Matlock Bath: People of the Past |url=https://www.andrewsgen.com/matlock/biography.htm |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=Matlock and Matlock Bath, Derbyshire}}</ref> Bryan was born in ] on 10 January 1840, the eldest son of Benjamin Bryan Sr. and his second wife, Henrietta (née Butler). His father nicknamed him "Penny Post" due to his birth coinciding with the introduction of the ]. Bryan began his education at Mrs. Potter's Dame School on the Dimple, before attending Bonsall Endowed School. He later studied at Matlock Green Academy under the guidance of William Corden Clarke and his brother Edward.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Matlock and Matlock Bath: People of the Past |url=https://www.andrewsgen.com/matlock/biography.htm |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=Matlock and Matlock Bath, Derbyshire}}</ref>


=== Journalism career === === Journalism career ===
In 1853, Bryan joined '']'', but in 1854 he started a seven-year apprenticeship with Thomas Newbold. During this period, he mastered ] and credited his time working in regional journalism as providing a better education than university could have offered. By 1860, Bryan was working as a reporter for the ''Chronicle'' in ]. He later worked for newspapers in ] and spent two years with the ''Essex Times''. In 1864, he returned to ''The Derby Mercury'' and later moved to ] to edit ''The Patriot'' and ''The Standard''. His career also took him to ], where he edited '']'', before returning to Blackburn for a short period.<ref name=":0" /> In 1853, Bryan joined '']''. The following year, he started a seven-year apprenticeship with Thomas Newbold. During this period, he mastered ] and credited his time working in regional journalism as providing a better education than university could have offered. By 1860, Bryan was working as a reporter for the ''Chronicle'' in ]. He later worked for newspapers in ] and spent two years with the ''Essex Times''. In 1864, he returned to ''The Derby Mercury'' and later moved to ] to edit ''The Patriot'' and ''The Standard''. His career also took him to ], where he edited '']'', before returning to Blackburn for a short period.<ref name=":0" />


=== Activism === === Activism ===
Bryan was a member of the ] movement, collaborating closely with fellow campaigner ]; they authored a book together about ] in the United States.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Pemberton |first=N. |url=https://www.google.com/books/edition/Rabies_in_Britain/pKCJDAAAQBAJ |title=Rabies in Britain: Dogs, Disease and Culture, 1830-2000 |last2=Worboys |first2=M. |date=2007-10-17 |publisher=] |isbn=978-0-230-58954-4 |pages=219 |language=en}}</ref> From 1883, Bryan was the secretary for the ] (founded by Cobbe in 1875) and edited its periodical, '']''.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Gasson |first=Andrew |url=https://www.google.com/books/edition/The_Public_Face_of_Wilkie_Collins/n2wPEQAAQBAJ |title=The Public Face of Wilkie Collins: The Collected Letters |date=2024-07-31 |publisher=] |isbn=978-1-040-15608-7 |pages=319 |language=en}}</ref> He resigned in 1898 and was succeeded by Robert Stewart.<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://www.google.nl/books/edition/Journal_of_Zo%C3%B6phily/2CpLBk0xbqcC |title=Journal of Zoöphily |date= |publisher=] |year=1898 |pages=133–134 |language=en}}</ref> In 1899, Bryan served as a representative of the New York State Anti-Vivisection Society at the ].<ref>{{Cite news |date=1899-07-13 |title=Anti-Vivisection |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/828010151/?terms=%22Anti-Vivisection%22&match=1 |access-date=2024-12-12 |work=] |pages=3 |via=]}} {{subscription required}}</ref> By 1908, he was serving as secretary of the ]<ref>{{Cite news |date=1914-02-14 |title=Care of the Dog |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/258584517/?terms=%22Care%20of%20the%20Dog%22&match=1 |access-date=2024-12-12 |work=] |pages=14 |via=]}} {{subscription required}}</ref> and, by the following year, had become its Chairman and Honorary Treasurer.<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://www.google.com/books/edition/Hazell_s_annual/GlUKAQAAMAAJ |title=Hazell's Annual |date= |publisher=] |year=1909 |language=en |chapter=N}}</ref> Bryan was a member of the ] movement, collaborating closely with fellow campaigner ]; they authored a book together about ] in the United States.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Pemberton |first=N. |url=https://www.google.com/books/edition/Rabies_in_Britain/pKCJDAAAQBAJ |title=Rabies in Britain: Dogs, Disease and Culture, 1830-2000 |last2=Worboys |first2=M. |date=2007-10-17 |publisher=] |isbn=978-0-230-58954-4 |pages=219 |language=en}}</ref> From 1883, Bryan was the secretary for the ] (founded by Cobbe in 1875) and edited its periodical, '']''.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Gasson |first=Andrew |url=https://www.google.com/books/edition/The_Public_Face_of_Wilkie_Collins/n2wPEQAAQBAJ |title=The Public Face of Wilkie Collins: The Collected Letters |date=2024-07-31 |publisher=] |isbn=978-1-040-15608-7 |pages=319 |language=en}}</ref> He resigned in 1898 and was succeeded by Robert Stewart.<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://www.google.nl/books/edition/Journal_of_Zo%C3%B6phily/2CpLBk0xbqcC |title=Journal of Zoöphily |date= |publisher=] |year=1898 |pages=133–134 |language=en}}</ref> In 1899, Bryan served as a representative of the New York State Anti-Vivisection Society at the ].<ref>{{Cite news |date=1899-07-13 |title=Anti-Vivisection |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/828010151/?terms=%22Anti-Vivisection%22&match=1 |url-access=subscription |access-date=2024-12-12 |work=] |pages=3 |via=]}}</ref> By 1908, he was serving as secretary of the ]<ref>{{Cite news |date=1908-02-20 |title=Care of the Dog |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/258584517/?terms=%22Care%20of%20the%20Dog%22&match=1 |url-access=subscription |access-date=2024-12-12 |work=] |pages=14 |via=]}} </ref> and, by the following year, had become its Chairman and Honorary Treasurer.<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://www.google.com/books/edition/Hazell_s_annual/GlUKAQAAMAAJ |title=Hazell's Annual |date= |publisher=] |year=1909 |language=en |chapter=N}}</ref>


For 15 years after leaving Canterbury, Bryan edited periodicals of the ] and also lectured for them.<ref>{{Cite news |date=1914-02-14 |title=County Items |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/816638435/?article=7ea6c31a-74ba-4e8f-aea7-d2fe2e821986&terms=%22County%20Items%22&match=1 |access-date=2024-12-12 |work=Whitstable Times |pages=2 |via=]}} {{subscription required}}</ref> For 15 years after leaving Canterbury, Bryan edited periodicals of the ] and also lectured for them.<ref>{{Cite news |date=1914-02-14 |title=County Items |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/816638435/?article=7ea6c31a-74ba-4e8f-aea7-d2fe2e821986&terms=%22County%20Items%22&match=1 |url-access=subscription |access-date=2024-12-12 |work=Whitstable Times |pages=2 |via=]}}</ref>


=== Other activities === === Other activities ===
In 1903, Bryan published ''Matlock, Manor and Parish''. The work, a detailed account of his birthplace, reportedly took over a decade to research and write.<ref name=":0" /> Bryan also contributed articles on archaeology and local history to the ''Derbyshire Archaeological Journal''.<ref name=":0" /> In 1903, Bryan published ''Matlock, Manor and Parish''. The work, a detailed account of his birthplace, reportedly took over a decade to research and write.<ref name=":0" /> He also contributed articles on archaeology and local history to the ''Derbyshire Archaeological Journal''.<ref name=":0" />


Bryan was an accomplished public speaker and active in politics, supporting the ] in several general elections.<ref name=":0" /> Bryan was an accomplished public speaker and active in politics, supporting the ] in several general elections.<ref name=":0" />


=== Personal life and death === === Personal life and death ===
Bryan married Annie Boden in 1866. Following his wife’s death, he returned to Derbyshire and lived out his final years in ]. He died there on 26 January 1914,<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://www.google.com/books/edition/Bookseller_and_the_Stationery_Trades_Jou/e0o-AQAAMAAJ |title=Bookseller and the Stationery Trades' Journal |date=1914 |publisher=J. Whitaker and Sons, Limited |pages=166 |language=en}}</ref> at the age of 74.<ref>{{Cite news |date=1914-02-14 |title=Journalist Dies in His Chair |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/800812216/?article=6acf162d-cb93-40c5-a262-b8a3d33f4a62&terms=%22Journalist%20Dies%20in%20His%20Chair%22&match=1 |access-date=2024-12-12 |work=] |pages=4 |via=]}} {{subscription required}}</ref> He was buried in ].<ref name=":0" /> Bryan married Annie Boden in 1866. Following his wife’s death, he returned to Derbyshire and lived out his final years in ]. He died there on 26 January 1914,<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://www.google.com/books/edition/Bookseller_and_the_Stationery_Trades_Jou/e0o-AQAAMAAJ |title=Bookseller and the Stationery Trades' Journal |date=1914 |publisher=J. Whitaker and Sons, Limited |pages=166 |language=en}}</ref> at the age of 74.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news |date=1914-01-29 |title=Journalist Dies in His Chair |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/800812216/?article=6acf162d-cb93-40c5-a262-b8a3d33f4a62&terms=%22Journalist%20Dies%20in%20His%20Chair%22&match=1 |url-access=subscription |access-date=2024-12-12 |work=] |pages=4 |via=]}}</ref> His funeral took place in ] on 29 January.<ref name=":1" />


== Selected publications == == Selected publications ==
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English journalist, editor, writer, and activist (1840–1914)

Benjamin Bryan
Bryan c. 1896 by G. Jerrard
Born(1840-01-10)10 January 1840
Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, England
Died26 January 1914(1914-01-26) (aged 74)
Belper, Derbyshire, England
Occupations
  • Journalist
  • editor
  • writer
  • activist
Years active1853–1914
Spouse Annie Boden ​ ​(m. 1866, died)​

Benjamin Bryan (10 January 1840 – 26 January 1914) was an English journalist, editor, writer, and activist. He began his journalism career at The Derby Mercury in 1853, later editing newspapers in Blackburn and Canterbury. Bryan was a prominent anti-vivisection and animal welfare activist, leading the National Anti-Vivisection Society and National Canine Defence League.

Biography

Early life and education

Bryan was born in Matlock Bath on 10 January 1840, the eldest son of Benjamin Bryan Sr. and his second wife, Henrietta (née Butler). His father nicknamed him "Penny Post" due to his birth coinciding with the introduction of the penny postal rate. Bryan began his education at Mrs. Potter's Dame School on the Dimple, before attending Bonsall Endowed School. He later studied at Matlock Green Academy under the guidance of William Corden Clarke and his brother Edward.

Journalism career

In 1853, Bryan joined The Derby Mercury. The following year, he started a seven-year apprenticeship with Thomas Newbold. During this period, he mastered shorthand and credited his time working in regional journalism as providing a better education than university could have offered. By 1860, Bryan was working as a reporter for the Chronicle in Torquay. He later worked for newspapers in Bideford and spent two years with the Essex Times. In 1864, he returned to The Derby Mercury and later moved to Blackburn to edit The Patriot and The Standard. His career also took him to Canterbury, where he edited The Kentish Gazette, before returning to Blackburn for a short period.

Activism

Bryan was a member of the anti-vivisection movement, collaborating closely with fellow campaigner Frances Power Cobbe; they authored a book together about vivisection in the United States. From 1883, Bryan was the secretary for the National Anti-Vivisection Society (founded by Cobbe in 1875) and edited its periodical, The Zoophilist. He resigned in 1898 and was succeeded by Robert Stewart. In 1899, Bryan served as a representative of the New York State Anti-Vivisection Society at the 1900 Paris Exposition. By 1908, he was serving as secretary of the National Canine Defence League and, by the following year, had become its Chairman and Honorary Treasurer.

For 15 years after leaving Canterbury, Bryan edited periodicals of the RSPCA and also lectured for them.

Other activities

In 1903, Bryan published Matlock, Manor and Parish. The work, a detailed account of his birthplace, reportedly took over a decade to research and write. He also contributed articles on archaeology and local history to the Derbyshire Archaeological Journal.

Bryan was an accomplished public speaker and active in politics, supporting the Conservative Party in several general elections.

Personal life and death

Bryan married Annie Boden in 1866. Following his wife’s death, he returned to Derbyshire and lived out his final years in Belper. He died there on 26 January 1914, at the age of 74. His funeral took place in Matlock on 29 January.

Selected publications

References

  1. ^ "Matlock and Matlock Bath: People of the Past". Matlock and Matlock Bath, Derbyshire. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
  2. Pemberton, N.; Worboys, M. (17 October 2007). Rabies in Britain: Dogs, Disease and Culture, 1830-2000. Springer. p. 219. ISBN 978-0-230-58954-4.
  3. Gasson, Andrew (31 July 2024). The Public Face of Wilkie Collins: The Collected Letters. Taylor & Francis. p. 319. ISBN 978-1-040-15608-7.
  4. Journal of Zoöphily. American Anti-Vivisection Society. 1898. pp. 133–134.
  5. "Anti-Vivisection". The Lewiston Daily Sun. 13 July 1899. p. 3. Retrieved 12 December 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. "Care of the Dog". The Guardian. 20 February 1908. p. 14. Retrieved 12 December 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. "N". Hazell's Annual. Hazell, Watson and Viney. 1909.
  8. "County Items". Whitstable Times. 14 February 1914. p. 2. Retrieved 12 December 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. Bookseller and the Stationery Trades' Journal. J. Whitaker and Sons, Limited. 1914. p. 166.
  10. ^ "Journalist Dies in His Chair". Manchester Evening News. 29 January 1914. p. 4. Retrieved 12 December 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
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