Mary Gawthorpe plaque

The public map records this plaque for Mary Gawthorpe. Its recorded inscription reads: Mary Gawthorpe Socialist and suffragette lived here 1905-1907. Born in Woodhouse, she struggled to achieve financial independence as a school teacher. Inspired by Christabel Pankhurst, she was imprisoned in Holloway for her protests at the House of Common

Mary Gawthorpe was a prominent socialist and suffragette active in early 20th century Britain; she fought for women's rights and financial independence, participating in protests that led to her imprisonment.