People Workers’ rights advocate honoured with blue plaque Leeds Civic Trust has unveiled its 205th blue plaque to commemorate Elizabeth Garnett, who championed workers’ rights and pioneered social reform in Victorian Britain.
People Elizabeth Garnett: a forgotten pioneer in social reform Despite championing workers’ rights and pioneering significant social reform, Elizabeth Garnett’s achievements have been largely forgotten – until now
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