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2 unusual facts about Violet Markham


Joan Bartlett

She opened a residential home for the elderly homeless, having been inspired by hearing Violet Markham speak at Caxton Hall about the plight of many elderly people who had been bombed out during The Blitz.

Violet Milner, Viscountess Milner

Lady Milner exchanged letters with the British statesman Lord Milner during his time in South Africa and alongside Violet Markham she established the Victorian League in 1901 to promote Milner's imperial vision.


Sir Arthur Markham, 1st Baronet

His sister Violet Markham also stood as an Independent Liberal for Mansfield at the 1918 general election.

Women's National Anti-Suffrage League

Other members were Mrs Frederic Harrison, Miss Lonsdale, Violet Markham, Miss Beatrice Chamberlain and Hilaire Belloc MP.


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