Ellen Heaton
(1816-1894)

woman, campaigner for women's rights, campaigner for anti-vivisection, campaigner for environmental issues, campaigner for education, and campaigner for health

Died aged c. 78

Ellen Heaton (1816–1894) was a philanthropist and art collector in Leeds, best known for her patronage of and friendships with members and associates of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and the influential art critic John Ruskin.

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Leeds, United Kingdom

Ellen Heaton (1816-94) lived in 6 Woodhouse Square from 1859-94. She was an influential Pre-Raphaelite art patron and an active campaigner for women's rights, education, health, environmental issues and anti-vivisection. Her friend, the poet Christina Rossetti, stayed here.

Swarthmore Education Centre, 6 Woodhouse Square, Leeds, United Kingdom where they lived