Clara Maria Clarkson
(1811-1889)

woman and diarist

Died aged c. 78

Commemorated on 1 plaque

Clara Maria Clarkson (1811-1889) Unitarian and diarist. Born at Alverthorpe Hall and associated with Flanshaw Hall, she lived here until her death in 1889. A lifelong Unitarian who attended Westgate Chapel and signed the 1866 Suffrage Petition. Her social commentary provides a valuable insight into local history and the lived of Victorian women. 'Merrie Wakefield' by Ann K. Jacques published 1971, was based on her journals

Hatfield Street, Wakefield, United Kingdom where they lived