Early campaigner for women’s rights, particularly the rights of workers. An editor of the Englishwoman's Review. Born County Kerry, Ireland.
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Helen Blackburn
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Elizabeth Wolstenholme Elmy
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Westfield College
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Emily Wilberforce
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Borough Market
SE1, Middle Road, Borough Market
Note: the colonnade with glazed upper section that fronts this building on Stoney Street was not designed for this location. Londonist i...
Jessie Matthews
W1, Berwick Street, 22, Blue Posts Pub
Unveiled by Ruthie Henshall and Andrew Lloyd Webber on 3 May 1995. Jessie Matthews was actually born a few yards away at number 94.
Frederick Winsor
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