Person    | Female  Born 1833  Died 1915

Maud(e) Stanley

Categories: Social Welfare

A youth work pioneer who produced an early comprehensive youth work text - and helped to found the London Union of Girls Clubs. Daughter of Lady Stanley. Founded the Soho Club and Home for Working Girls. See the Picture Source website for details.

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Maud(e) Stanley

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Spirit of Soho Mural

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