Elsie Maud Inglis was an innovative doctor, pioneering surgeon, inspiring teacher, suffragist, and founder of the Scottish Women's Hospitals. Member of Women’s Liberal Federation and Federation of Scottish Suffrage Societies. The first woman to hold the Serbian Order of the White Eagle.
Born and went to school in India until 1876 when her family returned to Edinburgh. Died Newcastle on her way home from Russia.
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Elsie Inglis
Suffragette. Born Bristol. Married Frederick. A happy marriage they shared their surnames and worked together for the cause. Died Gomshall, Surrey. The picture shows, left to right: Constance Lytt...
In 1915 as Central President of the Mothers' Union she initiated the idea of a dedicated building which resulted in the opening of Mary Sumner House in 1925.  She resigned as President in 1919. Bo...
President of NUWSS prior to Millicent Fawcett and campaigned for voting rights of unmarried women and widows. Also an amateur scientist with interests in biology and astronomy. Best remembered for ...
Throughout history women have generally not been allowed to vote, with, by the 19th century, a few exceptions based on the woman's marital status or her property ownership, and then only in some el...
From the Trust's website: "We want British society to become fairer, more inclusive and more harmonious. We believe that overcoming exclusion and increasing participation by promoting equality of b...
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