Writing her book 'Eat Sweat Play: How Sport Can Change Our Lives' Anna Kessel, was shocked at the lack of recognition for sportswomen from the past. Hence the , set up with the Women's Sport Trust.
See also #RecogniseHer.
This section lists the memorials created by the subject on this page:
Blue Plaque Rebellion
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Amy Gentry
Amy Gentry, 1903 - 1976 pioneer rower lived here. Blue Plaque Rebellion {Logo...
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Lady Workers' Homes Ltd
From The Story of Holly Lodge by Margaret Downing March 2009: "Founded in 1914, LWH provided affordable, well managed, conveniently situated small flats for 'educated women of small means'. The Co...
2 memorials
Edith Mansell-Moullin
Suffragist of Welsh heritage and social activist. Proud of her Welsh roots, she founded the Cymric Suffrage Union, which was dedicated to gaining the vote for Welsh women. She was the co-organizer ...
1 memorial
Minnie Baldock
Born in Bromley-by-Bow as Lucy Minnie Rogers. She worked in sweated labour shirt factory, married Harry Baldock in 1888, and they had two children. Joined the Independent Labour Party. Worked with ...
1 memorial
Frederick Pethick-Lawrence
Husband of Emmeline Pethick-Lawrence. Born London. Campaigned with his wife Emmeline for votes for women. Died at the Manor House Hospital, London.
3 memorials
Lady Mary Coke
Letter writer and noblewoman. Born Lady Mary Campbell at either Sudbrook, Surrey or 27 Bruton Street, London. After a strained courtship, she married Edward, Viscount Coke in 1747. He retaliated by...
1 memorial
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