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Inscription
In abiding memory of four Chelsea Women / distinguished by their learning and poetry / who worshipped in this Church / MARGARET ROPER 1505 - 1544 / Beloved daughter of Sir THOMAS MORE / MAGDALEN HERBERT Lady DANVERS / 1568 - 1627 Mother of the Poet of The Temple / MARY ASTELL 1668 - 1731 Author of / The Serious Proposal to the Ladies / ELIZABETH BLACKWELL fl - 1737 / Compiler of The Curious Herbal / This tablet is dedicated by University Women of / Crosby Hall & by members of The Chelsea Society
Gravesite Details
Marble plaque including image of woman's head
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