Edward North Buxton (1 September 1840 – 9 January 1924) was a
British conservationist and
liberal politician who sat in the
House of Commons from 1885 to 1886.
Buxton was the third son of
Sir Edward North Buxton, 2nd Baronet (1812–1858), and his wife, Catherine Gurney. Both father and son were called "Edward North Buxton" and both became
Members of Parliament. Buxton was educated at
Trinity College, Cambridge.[1] He was a partner in the London brewing firm of Truman, Hanbury, & Co. and a
J.P. and a
Deputy Lieutenant for
Essex.
Buxton stood for parliament unsuccessfully at
South Essex in 1880. In 1885, he was elected MP for the
Walthamstow constituency as a Liberal. He made six contributions during his year as an MP.[3] Buxton was an advocate of the provision of open, accessible land, particularly near cities. He and his brother
Thomas, played a major part in saving
Epping Forest and
Hainault Forests for public use. He also bought
Hatfield Forest for the
National Trust from his deathbed.[4] He was a verderer of the forest.
Buxton married Emily Digby in 1862. She was the daughter of the Rev. the Hon. Kenelm Henry Digby, Rector of
Tittleshall and Hon. Canon of Norwich, and sister of
Sir Kenelm Digby.
Buxton died at the age of 83. His home,
Leytonstone House, carries a blue plaque. He is also commemorated by an inscription in the council chamber of
Essex County Council.