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Elizabeth Fry, Prison and Social Reformer

Elizabeth (Betsy) Fry, 1780-1845) was an English prison reformer and social reformer. Called the "angel of prisons," Fry was a driving force behind new legislation to make the treatment of prisoners more humane. She was supported in her efforts by Queen Victoria; Frederick William IV of Prussia met her and was an admirer of her reforms. As a Quaker, she campaigned for the abolition of the slave trade. She established homeless shelters and visiting societies that helped the poor in their homes, a practice which spread across Britain. In 1840, Fry opened a training school for nurses. Her program inspired Florence Nightingale, who took a team of Fry's nurses to assist wounded soldiers in the Crimean War. Fry was depicted on the Bank of England £5 note from 2001–2016. Stipple engraving by T. Blood, 1823, after C. R. Leslie.
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Elizabeth Fry, Prison and Social Reformer
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Elizabeth (Betsy) Fry, 1780-1845) was an English prison reformer and social reformer. Called the "angel of prisons," Fry was a driving force behind new legislation to make the treatment of prisoners more humane. She was supported in her efforts by Queen Victoria; Frederick William IV of Prussia met her and was an admirer of her reforms. As a Quaker, she campaigned for the abolition of the slave trade. She established homeless shelters and visiting societies that helped the poor in their homes, a practice which spread across Britain. In 1840, Fry opened a training school for nurses. Her program inspired Florence Nightingale, who took a team of Fry's nurses to assist wounded soldiers in the Crimean War. Fry was depicted on the Bank of England £5 note from 2001–2016. Stipple engraving by T. Blood, 1823, after C. R. Leslie.
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22.9 x 30.6 cm | 9.0 x 12.1 in (300 dpi)
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