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Wakefield Civic Society Clara Maria Clarkson (1811 - 1889) Unitarian and diarist Born at Alverthorpe hall and associated with Flanshaw hall, she lived here until her death in 1889. A lifelong unitarian who attended Westgate chapel and signed the 1866 suffrage petition. Her social commentary provides a valuable insight into the local history and the lives of victorian women. "Merrie Wakefield" by Ann K. Jaques, published 1971, was based on her journals. 2019 With dream time creative

Wakefield civic society The Wakefield anti-slavery association was established 12th January 1860 at the corn exchange after a lecture delivered by Sarah Parker Remond, renowned transatlantic abolitionist, campaigner of suffrage, human rights activist & physician.  This event was enabled by the Wakefield ladies' anti-slavery society constituted in 1857. Elizabeth Dawson 1829-1894 was the secretary of both organisations 2021 With dream time creative