Carol(ine) Eliza Kelsey

Carol(ine) Eliza Kelsey

Dates: 1855 - 1933

Lived at:

  • 121 Hampstead Way (originally 57 Hampstead Way).
  • Later at 45 Willifield Way, then 17 Northway.

Suffrage organisation(s):
  • Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU)

Key roles:
  • Secretary of the HGS branch of WSPU.
  • Organiser of suffrage pageants, including the 'New Crusaders' part of the pageant for the Votes for Women Coronation Procession, London in 1911.

1911 Census:
  • Refused. Form completed by enumerator.

Militant Activities:
  • Not known for any specific militant activities, but member of WSPU and said to be friend of the Pankhursts.

Other achievements:
  • Lectured for the LCC on the care of infants and was a pioneer of the kindergarten movement.
  • Founded the movement for Hygienic Underwear for women upon returning to England from New Zealand.

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