Ann Thwaytes
Ann Thwaytes (2 October 1789 – April 1866), known to contemporaries as Mrs Thwaytes, was the wealthy and eccentric English widow of grocer William Thwaytes, owner of Davison, Newman & Co. She became the benefactress to many causes and funded the construction of the Clock Tower, Herne Bay.
Ann Thwaytes | |
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Lithograph believed to be of Ann Thwaytes by R. J. Lane after A.E. Chalon. British Museum | |
| Born | Ann Hook 2 October 1789 London, England |
| Died | April 1866 (aged 76) Worthing, Sussex, England |
| Resting place | Broadwater and Worthing Cemetery |
| Monuments | Vaulted grave at cemetery; Blue plaque at Herne Bay. |
| Occupation | Philanthropist |
| Known for | Funding Clock Tower, Herne Bay |
| Spouse | William Thwaytes (1749–1834) |
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