Love of Children

Aside from his creation of the global enterprise that was Rowntree & Co. Ltd and his philanthropic activities, Joseph was very much a family man. “His love for children was continually apparent. He was delighted with the greetings from his grandchildren on his birthday and Christmas Day, and was most punctilious in answering each letter promptly. His replies generally contained some reference to the birds or wild flowers, or the signs of the season in his own garden. He was anxious for the children to make friends with his own constant friend, Nature.” – Joseph’s secretary, Miss A. Baker, in her tribute to him on his passing.