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Alfred George Gardiner (1865 to 1946) was born at Chelmsford in
Essex in 1865. He started his literary career as a journalist. At the
age of 37, he was appointed editor of the Daily News, London.
Under the pseudonym (pen name) ‘Alpha of the Plough’, he
made regular contributions to the Daily News, The Manchester
Evening News etc. His essays are uniformly elegant, graceful
and humorous. ‘The Pillars of Society’, ‘Pebbles on the Shore’,
‘Many Furrows and Leaves in the Wind’ are some of his best
known writings. His uniqueness lies in his ability to teach the
basic truths of life in an easy and amusing manner. He raised
the question of morality in everyday life.
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Alfred George Gardiner (2 June 1865 – 3 March 1946) was an English journalist, editor and author. His essays, written under the alias "Alpha of the Plough", are highly regarded. He was also Chairman of the National Anti-Sweating League, an advocacy group which campaigned for a minimum wage in industry.
Alfred George Gardiner was an English journalist, editor and author. His essays, written under the alias "Alpha of the Plough", are highly regarded. He was also Chairman of the National Anti-Sweating League, an advocacy group which campaigned for a minimum wage in industry. Wikipedia
- Born: 2 June 1865, Chelmsford, United Kingdom
- Died: 3 March 1946
- Children: Clive Gardiner, Iris Elizabeth Harris Gardiner
- Grandchildren: Patrick Gardiner, Stephen Gardiner, Ann Robbins, Richard Robbins
- Great grandchildren: Philip Robbins, William Robbins, Vanessa Gardiner