Frederick William Chance

1852–1932 (age 80)

Biography

Frederick William Chance of Grasmere made his mark as a businessperson who nurtured trade and industry in the Lake District, guiding enterprises that kept local mills and markets resilient through changing times.

He was equally devoted to civic life, supporting charities, village institutions, and the wider community, leaving a legacy of steady leadership remembered by those who knew him and honoured at Brompton Cemetery.

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