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Jun 12, 2024 · MARKHAM Mary Violet (nee Garthwaite) Passed away in York on Friday 24th May 2024, aged 100 years. Beloved wife of the late Eric Walter, dearly loved mother of Rosalind and Sylvia Jane,...
Jun 6, 2021 · She had married in 1915 but continued to be known by her maiden name. Violet is shown here in the 1920s. We won’t dwell on her life suffice to say she was born in 1872 at the now demolished Brimington Hall, moving with her family to Tapton House in 1873. She had three brothers.
Jul 11, 2024 · Friends who left a Chesterfield school 63 years ago are still meeting up to reminisce about the old days.
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Violet Rosa Markham was a writer, social reformer, and administrator. She was born in October 1872 and grew up near Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England. In 1901, she inherited sufficient money to live independently and to devote her wealth to causes she supported.
On February 28, 1912, Violet Markham gave a speech where she explained how the women who were claiming the parliamentary suffrage were ignoring other opportunities that the law has already given them.
Violet Rosa Markham CH (October 1872 – 2 February 1959) was a writer, social reformer, campaigner against women's suffrage and administrator. She grew up near Chesterfield, Derbyshire.
Violet Markham was elected as Chesterfield’s first female mayor. Violet Markham was the daughter of the industrialist, Charles Markham, part owner of Markham collieries and Markham...
