Political and women's rights activist. Conservative and Unionist Women’s Franchise Association.
Born Marylebone as Beatrix Maud Gascoyne-Cecil. 1883 married the Liberal politician William Palmer, 2nd Earl of Selborne. 1905-10 he was posted to South Africa where she promoted votes for women.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Maud Palmer, Countess of Selborne
Suffragette. Nicknamed 'The General' for her habit of leading Women's Rights marches wearing a military style uniform 'with an officers cap and epaulettes' and riding on a large horse. Drummond was...
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 Blue Plaque Rebellion, set up with the...
Split off from the Women's Social and Political Union where Emmeline Pankhurst held sway. Worked for equality between men and women. Dissolved in 1961.
American writer who was the first African-American author of a published book of poetry. Her name can also be given as Phillis Wheatley Peters or Phyllis or Wheatly. Born in West Africa, she was s...
Campaigning journalist and spiritualist. Born Northumberland. Committed to the peace movement, women's rights, civil liberties. As part of his campaign against juvenile prostitution he 'bought' 12 ...
Person, Gender Issues, Journalism / Publishing, Paranormal, Peace, Tragedy
