Background
Cadbury came from Exeter and he was born around 1768. His father was a maker of serge and he was apprenticed to a draper in Gloucester, after which he worked for others in the town.
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Richard Cadbury
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In 1824, Cadbury senior financed John Cadbury to start a tea and coffee business next door. Benjamin ran the main business from 1829. Richard was given a wage and was able to take on good works.
Cadbury continued to develop the business, but also took a role in civil affairs
He served on Birmingham General Hospital"s Board and that of the Eye Hospital as well as getting involved in the affairs of the Town Council. Cadbury was an abolitionist and in 1840 attended the World"s Anti-Slavery Convention at Freemasons" Hall, London.
Delegates came from several different countries and a commemorative painting, now displayed in the National Portrait Gallery, records all the notable people who were present. Tapper Cadbury is right at the back of the crowd and his portrait is one of the smallest.
Membership
Successive later members of the family chiefly from their wealth and innovations in chocolate became important in manufacturing and charity sectors.
