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   Elizabeth Fry (née Gurney; 21 May 1780 – 12 October 1845), sometimes referred to as Betsy Fry, [1] [2] [3] was an English prison reformer, social reformer, philanthropist and Quaker. Fry was a major driving force behind new legislation to improve the treatment of prisoners, especially female inmates, and as such has been called the "Angel of ...

   • Children: 11
   • Born: Elizabeth Gurney, 21 May 1780, Norwich, England

   • Occupation: reformer
   • Died: 12 October 1845 (aged 65), Ramsgate, England

2. www.britannica.com › biography › Elizabeth-FryElizabeth Fry | Quaker, Prisoner Reform & Social Reformer

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   Elizabeth Fry (born May 21, 1780, Norwich, Norfolk, Eng.—died Oct. 12, 1845, Ramsgate, Kent) was a British Quaker philanthropist and one of the chief promoters of prison reform in Europe. She also helped to improve the British hospital system and the treatment of the insane.

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4. www.historic-uk.com › CultureUK › Elizabeth-FryElizabeth Fry - Historic UK

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   Nov 23, 2022 · The “Angel of Prisons”. A Quaker minister, social reformer and mother of 11 children, Elizabeth Fry is perhaps best known for her work on behalf of the women and children in Newgate Prison in London.

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   Jan 26, 2024 · Elizabeth Fry emerged as a beacon of hope during an era marked by societal challenges. Her devoted work in reforming prisons earned her the nickname the “Angel of Prisons,” as well as a lasting...

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   Who was Elizabeth Fry?

   • Fry ( née Gurney) was born on May 21, 1780, in Gurney Court, Norwich, into a notable Quaker family. Her father, John Gurney, worked at Gurney’s Bank, and her mother, Catherine, was also involved in the family business. Fry was the family’s third daughter and received a good education—something that was uncommon for girls in those days.

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   What did Elizabeth Fry do for a living?

   • She helped improve conditions on prison ships travelling to Australia. Prisoners were no longer chained to the decks during the voyage. She gave parcels of useful things to the women for their long journey. Elizabeth Fry also set up a training course for nurses. She continued to help others until she died on 12 October 1845.

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   How did Elizabeth Fry become interested in prison reform?

   • Fry first became interested in prison reform after hearing an American Quaker named William Savery speak about the poor and needy; his words inspired her to take an interest in the needs of others. In 1813, she was invited to visit Newgate Prison, where she was horrified by the conditions she witnessed.

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   Who were Elizabeth Fry parents?

   • Her father, John Gurney, worked at Gurney’s Bank, and her mother, Catherine, was also involved in the family business. Fry was the family’s third daughter and received a good education—something that was uncommon for girls in those days. She married Joseph Fry, a fellow Quaker, in August of 1800. Elizabeth Fry visiting Newgate Prison, 1818.

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   Portrait of Elizabeth Fry. She first visited Newgate Prison in 1813 and was horrified by what she saw because there were over 300 women and children crowded into a very small space. Many were sleeping on the floor with no beds or covers. Elizabeth returned with warm clothing and straw for the sick women and children.

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   Elizabeth Fry (1780-1845) was a pioneering campaigner for better conditions in prisons during the Victorian Period. She was a middle-class Quaker who sought to highlight the squalid and unsanitary conditions in British prisons and provide practical solutions to help improve conditions and reform prisoners.

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    Explore the story of Elizabeth Fry and her attempts to make Newgate Prison a better place. Find out more with Bitesize KS1 History.