Elma Amy Yerburgh | |
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| Born | Elma Amy Thwaites 30 July 1864 Kensington, England |
| Died | 6 December 1946 (aged 82) Barwhillanty, Scotland |
| Resting place | Parton kirkyard |
| Monuments | Thwaites Empire Theatre |
| Occupation | Businesswoman |
| Known for | Owner and chairman of Thwaites Brewery |
| Spouse | Robert Yerburgh |
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| Parent | Daniel Thwaites |
Elma Amy Yerburgh (née Thwaites, 30 July 1864 – 6 December 1946) was a member of the Thwaites family who was owner and then chairman of the Thwaites Brewery company (of Blackburn, England) from 1888 to 1946. She was the daughter of Daniel Thwaites, M.P. for Blackburn, and was married to Robert Yerburgh, M.P. for Chester. In the town of Blackburn she was known for her generosity to the company's workers and as a public benefactor, who helped fund the construction of the War Memorial wing to Blackburn Royal Infirmary and helped found the town's Empire Theatre, now named after her. Her name was also commemorated in "Elma's Pound", a beer specially brewed by Thwaites Brewery for Christmas 2007 to celebrate their 200th anniversary.