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Z.C. Pearson, Esq. Mayor of Hull - from a photograph by Mayall, 1860. Creator: Unknown
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Z.C. Pearson, Esq. Mayor of Hull - from a photograph by Mayall, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Z.C. Pearson, Esq. Mayor of Hull - from a photograph by Mayall, 1860. At four years of age [Mr. Zachariah Charles Pearson] was left an orphan...When thirteen years old the lad, at his earnest solicitations, was allowed to enter the merchant service...When Mr. Pearson became of age he commanded the finest ship then sailing out of Hull, and after a short time had a vessel of his own in charge...He subsequently established a fine of packets, called the Intercolonial Royal Mail, between Sydney and New Zealand...Mr. Pearson carries on business at Hull and in London as merchant and shipowner, under the firm of Z. C. Pearson and Co.; he has steamers in the transport service in China, vessels in India, and steamers running regularly weekly to all the Baltic ports from Hull and London...The desire to see the town of Hull possessed of a people's park was with him predominant long before he was elevated to the chief magistracy, and events happened at the close of last year which gave him the opportunity of gratifying his inclination. The People's Park given by Mr. Pearson "for the recreation and amusement of the inhabitants of Hull, " and which was formally opened with becoming honours on Monday week, consists of about twenty-eight acres of land...'. From "Illustrated London News", 1860
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Zachariah Charles Pearson, Esq. (1815-1875), Mayor of Hull, is depicted in this striking photograph taken by the renowned English photographer, Mayall, in 1860. Pearson's life began with adversity, as he was orphaned at the tender age of four. Determined to make a better future for himself, he joined the merchant service at the age of thirteen. By the time he came of age, Pearson commanded the finest ship sailing out of Hull, and soon after, he owned his own vessel. Pearson's business ventures expanded beyond Hull, with a packet service, the Intercolonial Royal Mail, between Sydney and New Zealand. He continued to thrive as a merchant and shipowner, with interests in China, India, and regular steamers running to Baltic ports from Hull and London. Despite his commercial success, Pearson harbored a deep desire to provide the people of Hull with a public park for recreation and amusement. This dream became a reality when, as the chief magistrate, he was given the opportunity to make it a reality. The People's Park, donated by Pearson and covering approximately twenty-eight acres of land, was formally opened with great fanfare just a few weeks prior to this photograph being taken. The park remains an enduring testament to Pearson's commitment to the well-being of his community.
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