What is recorded here
Daniel Wade Acraman, 1775‒1847, iron founder and merchant, erected this building, Acraman’s Warehouse, No. 1 Quay in 1831. Samuel Taylor Coleridge called him ‘the father of the Fine Arts in this city’
Daniel Wade Acraman was an influential iron founder and merchant in the early 19th century who played a key role in the industrial and commercial development of the city. Acraman’s Warehouse, built in 1831, reflects his contributions to trade and industry, and his support for the arts earned him recognition from notable figures such as Samuel Taylor Coleridge.
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