FOSKETT,+Edward

FOSKETT, Edward (1848-1901) 1CL Camberwell 1890-1901 Previously a journalist, he gained some contemporary reputation as a nature and patriotic versifier and lyrist. He remains best known, however, for his anti-open access activities and as a thorn in the flesh of the LA and particularly in that of J Y W MacAlister and James Duff Brown. His criticism was expressed as an individual and also as a prominent member of the Society of Public Librarians.

b. 25.11.1848 London Camberwell Jan. 1890 FRSL formed a local library in Camberwell prior to adoption of Acts has used pseudonyms "Aaron" and "Kefttos"

(YB 1897, 131-2; 1900, 97-8 with PORTRAIT)