Elizabeth Raffald
(1733-1781)

woman, publisher of the first street and trade directory of Manchester, author of one of the earliest cookery books, founder of the first employment agency for domestic servants, and ran the Bulls Head Inn

Died aged c. 48

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Commemorated on 3 plaques

Elizabeth Raffald (1733 - 1781) Published the first street and trade directory of Manchester. Wrote one of the earliest cookery books. Started the first employment agency for domestic servants. Ran the Bulls Head Inn which stood on this site.

Marks & Spencer, Shambles Square, Manchester, United Kingdom where they ran the Bulls Head Inn

Elizabeth Raffald 1733-1781 Cookery book author and publisher of the first Manchester trade directory Established a cookery school, shop and domestic service agency near this site

Selfridges, 7 Market Street, Manchester, United Kingdom where they worked near

Elizabeth Raffald 1733-1781, author, innovator, entrepreneur, benefactor, whose family built this pub in 1815, and who lies buried nearby in St Mary's churchyard. Wrote 'The Experienced English Housekeeper' in 1769.

The Arden Arms, 23 Millgate, Stockport, United Kingdom where they worked