Lecture
John Hilary
Sunday 26.07.2026
John Hilary
Philanthropy and Patronage: The German-Jewish Charitable Presence in Edwardian Britain
Sunday 26.07.2026
How to watch
This lecture starts on 26 July at 5:00pm (UK).
Summary
German-Jewish migrants ranked among the foremost philanthropists of Edwardian Britain, and their generosity was widely applauded by the society press of the time. This illustrated talk explores the significance of their charitable giving to their desire for assimilation and for success in their newly adopted country.
John Hilary
John Hilary is an honorary professor in the School of Politics and International Relations at the University of Nottingham. His most recent book Magnates and Masterpieces: The German-Jewish Collectors of Edwardian Britain was published by Yale University Press in November 2025 and is available on Yale University Press.