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The new stamp featuring Joseph Rowntree. Photo: Courtesy of Royal Mail.

Joseph Rowntree commemorated as one of six humanitarians in stamps issued on 15 March

Quaker philanthropist commemorated on stamp

Joseph Rowntree commemorated as one of six humanitarians in stamps issued on 15 March

by Tara Craig 18th March 2016

The chocolate manufacturer Joseph Rowntree is among six humanitarians commemorated on special stamps issued on 15 March 2016.

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