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Tycoon Farmer backs drive for Leith museum



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Published Date: 18 April 2008
HIBS owner and millionaire Sir Tom Farmer has thrown his weight behind the campaign for a Leith museum.
Sir Tom, one of Leith's best known sons, has agreed to become the campaign's patron and said a museum for the area would benefit everyone locally.

He said: "The Leith Museum Group is made up of a cross-section of community, business and other representatives of the Leith community. Its campaign for a Leith museum has now been backed by more than 3000 people.

"The group will shortly be submitting funding applications for a number of interim projects towards its ultimate objective of securing the establishment of a museum for Leith."

Edinburgh North and Leith MP Lazarowicz said: "We are delighted to have this support from such a prominent Scottish businessmen and leading Leither.

"I know that Sir Tom has backed the idea of a Leith museum for some time."





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  • Last Updated: 18 April 2008 11:59 AM
  • Source: Edinburgh Evening News
  • Location: Edinburgh
 
1

South West,

18/04/2008 16:49:48
Fantastic idea. The first item on show could be a photo (if one exists) of the Hibs Scottish Cup winning squad of 1902...... ;-)
2

I C Weiner,

19/04/2008 00:06:52
Get your hand in your pocket Farmer. It would take 0.00001 per cent of your annual income to make it happen. Go on ya big tycoon, save tax payers some cash for a change rather than just opening yer rich mouth!
3

Koffindodger,

Edinburgh 12/05/2008 10:33:14
Wiener

What? Give him a break.

The guy has probably paid more in tax in a year than all of the posters here will pay in a lifetime.

And now he has the audacity to put his hand in his pocket for charity; There is no pleasing some folk.

 

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