Charles Dickens’ Scrooge is reputed to have been inspired by Gloucester banker James “Jemmy” Wood who was a notorious miser. The following link provides a fascinating account of the banker described as “the richest commoner in England”. Also attached is an example of a £5 note issued by James Wood in 1826 which was sold at noonans.co.uk in 2022. Cancelled notes of the bank appear at auction from time to time.
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-glo ... e-67577402
Banker Reputed to be the Inspiration for Scrooge
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