Hannah Cowley
(1743-1809)
woman, playwright, poet, and pioneer champion of women’s rights
Commemorated on 1 plaque
Hannah Cowley 1743-1809 Playwright, poet, pioneer champion of women’s rights, lived here from 1801. Hannah, who was born in Tiverton, was a leading playwright of her day, her first play being produced by David Garrick at Drury Lane
10 Bridge Street, Tiverton, United Kingdom where they lived