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GB 249 T-GED/9/661
Title
Letter from Thomas R. Marr, Manchester, to Patrick Geddes
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- 21 June 1906 (Creation)
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7 ff.
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Refers to the 'Cult of the Beautiful' conference and its meetings. Discusses city improvement ideas, German towns, and mentions the 'Beautiful Oldham' and 'Beautiful Warrington' Societies. Marr's reaction to Geddes's criticism of a scheme; sees him as 'the true prophet'. Suggests that Patrick Geddes contact the Rowntrees at York. Remarks on the state of housing in Dundee with reference to mill owners Baxter Brothers & Co., Ltd., J. & A.D. Grimond, Ltd., and Sir Reginald Ogilvie. Refers to Public Health Acts and development of tenant co-partnership schemes.
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- English