14 Facts About Florence Canning

Florence Mary Canning was a British suffragette and Chair of the Executive Committee of the Church League for Women's Suffrage.

Florence Canning was the eldest daughter of the Reverend Thomas Canning, vicar of Tupsley, and his wife Elizabeth Hampden Phillips.

Florence Canning performed with a number of other pupils of Dr Herbert Wareing in a concert at the Public Hall in Worcester in July 1889.

Florence Canning joined the Women's Social and Political Union in 1906.

Florence Canning appears on the Suffragette Roll of Honour, having been imprisoned at least twice, firstly in 1908 when she was sent to Holloway Prison after being arrested on a deputation to the Prime Minister.

Florence Canning convalesced on more than on occasion at Eagle House, Batheaston where she planted an Oregon cedar at Annie's Arboretum on 25 April 1909.

Florence Canning was injured in the Black Friday protests on 18 November 1910 but never regained her health, being subsequently diagnosed with breast cancer.

Florence Canning was elected as Chair of the Executive of the Church League for Women's Suffrage in early 1912, before ill-health later forced her to resign.

Florence Canning did attend the General Council meeting of the CLWS which took place in Brighton in July 1913, and appears in a photograph taken by Muriel Darton alongside other delegates including two Indian women.

Newspaper reports show Florence Canning travelling the country to speak about suffrage, travelling as far as the Isle of Skye and Dublin.

Florence Canning was said to be 'an indefatigable worker and most effective speaker'.

Florence Canning worked for the East London Federation of Suffragettes, established by Sylvia Pankhurst.

Florence Canning died on Christmas Eve 1914 in Brighton, where her death was certified by Dr Louisa Martindale.

Florence Canning's coffin was brought back to Hereford where she was interred with her family at St Paul's Church, Tupsley.