Historic Women - Page 5 of 5 - Her Salisbury Story

Find out about the historic women of Salisbury, who have made significant contributions to our community and history.

Daphne led a varied life at different times she was a photographer, broadcaster, writer, geologist, traveller, pilot, and flight instructor.

Barbara Townsend was a self-taught artist who recorded everyday life in the Close and family excursions further afield.

Sarah Fielding was one of the earliest professional female authors. Her work is now being appraised to establish her as an early feminist writer

Geraldine Symons was a well regarded children’s author who drew widely her childhood in the cathedral close to provide backdrops for her novels.

The first female mayor of Salisbury and only the third woman to become a mayor in England Edith was a philanthropist

Agnes founded Trinity Hospital in the 1370s she was the owner of the Rai d’Or Inn and a brothel keeper