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Lilian Sauter
Lilian Sauter (née Blanche Lilian Galsworthy, 1 September 1864 – 27 October 1924) was a poet and suffragist who, as a 'well read and independent-minded woman', was a significant influence on the life and work of her brother John Galsworthy. Life Blanche Lilian Galsworthy was born 1 September 1864, the oldest of four children born to Blanche Bailey (1837–1915) and solicitor John Galsworthy (1817–1904). As well as two brothers, John and Hubert, she had a sister: Mabel Edith (born 1871). According to John Galsworthy's biographer, "Lilian and Mabel were girls of clear minds and vigorous wills. Neither had any intention of being restricted to domestic routines, as their mother would certainly have preferred; and fortunately they had, in their father, a loving champion of their desire to live more fully." Lilian, who loved to attend lectures, exhibitions, and concerts, was known as the "intellectual sister". Mabel wrote:Of our elder sister Lilian, I remember that even at tha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marylebone
Marylebone (usually , also , ) is a district in the West End of London, in the City of Westminster. Oxford Street, Europe's busiest shopping street, forms its southern boundary. An ancient parish and latterly a metropolitan borough, it merged with the boroughs of Westminster and Paddington to form the new City of Westminster in 1965. Marylebone station lies two miles north-west of Charing Cross. History Marylebone was originally an Ancient Parish formed to serve the manors (landholdings) of Lileston (in the west, which gives its name to modern Lisson Grove) and Tyburn in the east. The parish is likely to have been in place since at least the twelfth century and will have used the boundaries of the pre-existing manors. The boundaries of the parish were consistent from the late twelfth century to the creation of the Metropolitan Borough which succeeded it. Etymology The parish took its name from its church, dedicated to St Mary; the original church was built on the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
