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Kate Cranston (1849-1934)

29 April, 202129 November, 2021 Lizzie BLeave a comment

What is the story of Kate Cranston, the woman on the Royal Bank of Scotland's £20 note?

Posted in FT-She 100, Women in BusinessTagged patron, shopping, temperance

Emma Cons (1838-1912)

28 January, 202129 August, 2021 Lizzie B3 Comments

Emma Cons was the founder of Old Vic Theatre but this was only one of her many contributions to British society. How well do we really know her?

Posted in FT-She 100, Women in BusinessTagged education, F.D. Maurice, horticulture, housing, suffragist, temperance, theatre

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