# Thomas Holbrook — Cranford character guide

> Thomas Holbrook in Cranford by Elizabeth Gaskell.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Mr. Thomas Holbrook, Mr. Holbrook, Poor Thomas, Tom, Holbrook

**First appearance:** 0002-iii-a-love-affair-of-long-ago

## Who they are

An elderly, independent farmer and former suitor of Miss Matty.

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