13 Facts About Agnes Fry

Agnes Fry was a British bryologist, astronomer, botanical illustrator, writer and poet, who donated Failand House's Estate to the National Trust.

Agnes Fry's father was Sir Edward Fry, the jurist, and the family were prominent Quakers connected to Fry's Chocolate.

One of nine children, Fry had two brothers and six sisters:.

Edward Agnes Fry encouraged the education of his daughters, in particular he encouraged an interest in natural sciences.

Agnes Fry collaborated with her father on several scientific works, including the botanical illustrations for British Mosses.

Agnes Fry collected a large number of specimens, in particular from the family's estate at Failand.

Agnes Fry was an early member of the British Mycological Society.

Agnes Fry was a member of the Bristol Naturalists' Society.

Agnes Fry was an amateur astronomer, joining the British Astronomical Association on 29 November 1905.

Agnes Fry was elected a fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society on 14 February 1919 on the recommendation of W F Denning.

Agnes Fry was a collector of embroidery, particularly that produced by 'peasant' communities from around the world.

Agnes Fry was a member of the Eugenics Society and corresponded with them, in particular around the question of how to prevent people with disabilities from marrying.

Agnes Fry planted two oak trees there: the first to commemorate the silver jubilee of George V and Queen Mary ; the second to mark the coronation of George VI.