British women's history: notable women. Biographies and other information on individual English, Scottish, Welsh and Irish women in history.
A list of biographies on this site of women in British history, including England, Scotland and Wales.
England and Great Britain have had a few reigning queens when the crown had no male heirs (Great Britain still has primogeniture -- inheritance by the oldest son takes precedence over any daughters). These women rulers include some of the best-known, longest-reigning and culturally most successful rulers in British history.
A profile of Diane Abbott, first woman of African descent elected to the British Parliament.
Sister of suffrage activist Millicent Garrett Fawcett, Elizabeth Garrett Anderson was the first woman physician in Great Britain. She overcame much opposition to win her license.
Quotes by Nancy Astor - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Queen of the Brigantes, she signed a peace treaty with the invading Romans, and ruled as a client of Rome. Then she dumped her husband, and even Rome couldn't keep her in power -- and they ultimately took direct control, so her ex didn't win, either.
A description of the character Cordelia, whose role in King Lear reflects gender roles of the era.
Queen in her own right, succeeding her sister Mary and brother Edward and father King Henry VIII. She reigned England during an exciting period of world history.
A biography of Millicent Garrett Fawcett, British women's suffrage activist, known for her constitutional approach -- more peaceful and rational than the confrontational style of the Pankhursts.
Profile of Elizabeth Fry, reformer of women's prisons, mental asylums, and founder of soup kitchens and homes for the homeless.
Profile of Lady Godiva, known to history for her ride through Coventry.
Margery Kempe biography - a profile of medieval mystic and author Margery Kempe of England, who wrote an autobiography.
A shadowy legendary figure, the stories say she was a Celtic princess married to a Roman soldier who became the Western Emperor. When he was executed after failing to invade Italy, she returned to Britain, where she helped bring Christianity and inspired the building of many roads.
From your About Guide to Women's History, a collection of resources on Florence Nightingale, Lady of the Lamp, pioneer nurse.
Julian of Norwich biography - a profile of Julian of Norwich, medieval British saint and religious recluse who published her revelations.
Sarah Siddons, a member of the Kemble theater family, was one of the most famous women of her day.
In the 18th century, Hannah Snell disguised herself as a man and ended up serving in the army and the marines.
On this site: a biography of Queen Victoria by your Women's History Guide, including links to classic biographies and other resources on this site. Also includes links to Queen Victoria resources elsewhere on the Net.
