Richard Blakemore
1775–1855 (age 80)
Biography
Richard Blakemore (1775-1855) gave himself to public life with a sense of civic responsibility, participating in the political affairs of his region while keeping an eye on the needs of those he represented. His engagement reflected a desire to balance progress with prudence across generations.
In the quiet of the Church of St Swithin, Ganarew, his memory endures as someone who sought to steward public affairs with fairness and stability.