The accomplished Mrs Boscawen at Hatchlands Park
Back in 2018, a century on from the passing of the Representation of the People Act, the National Trust launched ‘Women and Power’, a year-long national programme celebrating that historic milestone.
At Hatchlands Park we celebrated the life and achievements of Frances Boscawen, the first ‘Lady of the House’. Fanny was a founding member of the Bluestocking Society, notable for giving women a public voice and cultural standing in a time where to be an educated woman was frowned upon. We hope that you continue to enjoy reading about Fanny, her legacy and her inspirational friends.
