Family notes for Joseph BROOKE II and Agnes Amy BULLEY A sister of Joseph's
first wife, Mary Raffles BULLEY. Marrying a previous wife's
sister was illegal until 1907, so it looks as though this might have been
a marriage immediately after that change. [102]
Agnes Amy BULLEY lived under the same roof with Joseph BROOKE and his
first wife, her sister, Mary Raffles BULLEY, for almost 30 years. As Agnes
and Joseph married quite soon after Mary died, one may assume that the
three of them were very close for a long time. [102]
Notes for Joseph BROOKE II Residence - Joseph BROOKE is thought to have built
Hollin Hall (the one
that is now the hotel). [102]
Notes for Agnes Amy BULLEY Always known as Amy, she was a promoter of women's education. She was an
early student at both Girton
College and Newnham College and one of the first two students to sit the
tripos examinations in Cambridge. She entered education where she helped
to create a 'women′s department' at what would become Manchester
University. She wrote about women′s rights and the growth of 'white
blouse' employment. [159]
The picture records Agnes Amy BULLEY for Newnham
college, Cambridge (1873/74). It was painted by Mary Florence
Monkhouse thought to be in about 1920. [159]
Her sister-in-law, Emma Frances BROOKE, was also in the first
intake at Newnham and a noted social reformer. [102]
Sources 12. | Book, 1973, reprinted 1986, Cotton Town, Wilmslow Historical Society |
102. | Personal information, Webmaster, Research / Interview |
159. | Website, 13/10/2021, Wikipedia |
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