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Don Egginton: Scholar Artist & Community Builder
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- Jun 28, 2026
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- 93
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Summary
Don Egginton, who passed away at 92, was more than just a revered professor of accounting and former head of Bristol University’s economics department—he was a lifelong artist whose work spans five decades and graces the university walls. Surviving the Blitz and losing his father in WWII, he rose through grit and intellect to become a LSE graduate and later a pillar of academia. But his legacy thrives beyond the lecture hall: a Samaritan pioneer, Liberal Party activist, council candidate, and founder of Bristol’s thriving community garden and rewilding projects. His art, exhibited in galleries and celebrated in a recent retrospective, mirrors his soul—intelligent, compassionate, and deeply rooted in community. Remembered for his kindness, he leaves behind three children and two grandchildren, a life woven with brilliance, resilience, and quiet generosity. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0fc27d363f6b84c2