Leah Manning and New Street Ragged School blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: Dame Leah Manning 1886-1977 Campaigner for children's welfare and women's rights. Trained as a teacher at Homerton College. Taught here, formerly New Street Ragged School Recorded plaque organisation: epping.

Leah Manning was a prominent advocate for children's welfare and women's rights in the early 20th century; she trained as a teacher and taught at the former New Street Ragged School, dedicating her life to educational and social reforms.