What is recorded here

This blue commemorative plaque records: Anne Lister 1791-1840 diarist, businesswoman, landowner, traveller and lesbian who recorded much of her personal life in a secret code. She lived at Shibden Hall from 1815 to 1840 Recorded plaque organisation: Halifax Civic Trust.

Anne Lister was a pioneering Victorian-era diarist and landowner known for her detailed coded diaries that documented her personal life, including her relationships with women, offering invaluable insights into LGBTQ+ history.

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