BOOK LIVERPOOL HOTELS

Maud Royden
- Favourite Briton.

Born in Liverpool, Merseyside
Born on 23rd of November 1876
Died on 30th of July 1956

Agnes Maude Royden, always known as Maude, studied at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford, before undertaking social work (as part of the settlement movement) and lecturing in English Literature. She became a prominent member of the suffragette movement too but she is of particular note for her work in the Church of England, famously advocating that it no longer be merely the Conservative Party at prayer, becoming the first woman DD, and starting the campaign for the ordination of women.

More famous Britons here

Contributors: Do you have a site related to Maud Royden?
Supply some content for this page and we will gladly add a link to your site. Email here.

4025 views since 3rd January 2008

Brit Quote:
From the middle of life onward, only he remains vitally alive who is ready to die with life - Samuel Johnson
More Quotes

On this day:
Battle of Berwick - 1296, Fire Claims 19 Glasgow Firefighters - 1960
More dates from British history

click here to view all the British counties

County Pages