Campbell Adamson [SEP] date of death
Campbell Adamson
Sir (William Owen) Campbell Adamson (26 June 1922 – 21 August 2000) was a British industrialist who was best known for his work as Director-General of the Confederation of British Industry from 1969 to 1976. He rose through the steel industry where he was in charge of labour relations, and worked as a government adviser during the late 1960s.
Coming to the CBI at the peak of political controversy over the Labour government's attempt to reform trade union law, Adamson held the difficult role of
in the village centre. However, the sculpture is an amalgam of parts: the upper section is clearly a Toby Jug and therefore cannot pre-date 1760; the word "PROVOST" has been added by a different hand and appears to be a joke aimed an intemperate provost; the overall frame is indeed 16th or early 17th century and contains a worn but highly interesting hunting scene.
The present Minister is the Rev Jim Campbell.
Notable persons.
- Patrick Adamson (1537-1592), Archbishop