Markham, Violet Rosa

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Violet Rosa Markham, 1872-1959, grew up near Chesterfield and maintained links with the town throughout her life. Her independent income allowed her to devote much of her time to public service, both locally and nationally, and to travel extensively. Markham's first interest was education. She was a member of the Chesterfield Education Authority from 1899 to 1934, and in 1902, she was the founder President of the Chesterfield Settlement, an educational foundation for the local community. At the outbreak of World War I, the National Relief Fund was established to alleviate distress caused by the war. The fund dispensed aid to service families and dependents, as well as civilians. The experience of serving on the Executive Committee of this organisation left Violet Markham with a lifelong interest in reducing the effects of poverty and unemployment, especially with regard to women. In 1934, she became a member of the Unemployment Assistance Board and she also worked on the Central Committee on Women's Employment. Markham was also active politically. She stood as an Independent Liberal for the Mansfield Division of Nottinghamshire in the 1918 general election, was elected as a town councillor for Chesterfield in 1924, and served as Mayor of Chesterfield in 1927.

From the guide to the MARKHAM, Violet Rosa, 1872-1959, liberal activist and public servant, 1883-1958, (British Library of Political and Economic Science)

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referencedIn MARKHAM ROSA 1840-1912 NEE PAXTON, 1862-1921 British library of political and economic science
creatorOf MARKHAM, Violet Rosa, 1872-1959, liberal activist and public servant, 1883-1958 British library of political and economic science
referencedIn STREATFEILD, Lucy Anne Evelyn, d 1950, nee Deane, public servant, 1881-1950 British library of political and economic science
referencedIn Arthur Markham Memorial Prize Essays, 1932-1993 University of Sheffield Lbrary
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associatedWith Central Committee On Womens Training And Employment corporateBody
associatedWith Great Exhibition, 1851, London corporateBody
associatedWith Markham, Sir, Arthur Basil, 1866-1916, 1st Baronet, MP person
associatedWith National Relief Fund corporateBody
associatedWith National Service Department corporateBody
associatedWith Paxton, Sir, Joseph, 1801-1865 person
associatedWith Streatfeild, Lucy Anne Evelyn, d 1950 person
associatedWith Trade Board For The Cutlery Industry corporateBody
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associatedWith University of Sheffield corporateBody
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Crystal Palace Sydenham Hill Lewisham London England
Penge Kent England
Bromley London England
Tower Hamlets London England
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Death 1959-02-02

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