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George Nicholson (printer)

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George Nicholson (1760–1825) was a printer, author, and vegetarianism advocate,[1] born in Keighley, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.[2]

He settled in Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire in 1808 where he remained until his death in 1825. He was a nationally known printer of the time. His printing press was at 15 Bridge Street and his premises are now a listed building.

References

  1. ^ Henry Salt. International Vegetarian Union (ed.). "History of Vegetarianism - Europe: The Middle Ages to the 18th Century - George Nicholson 1760-1825". Retrieved 9 February 2017.
  2. ^ Oxford Online Dictionary of National Biography - George Nicholson