Marion Grieve (born Marion Sellers Neilson)[1] lived during World War I and was a known Scottish suffragette. She lived in Portobello, Edinburgh. Grieve gave up being a suffragette when the war started to assist on the home front and was an active member and supporter of various charities within Portobello.[2][3]
Marion Grieve | |
|---|---|
| Born | c.1848 |
| Died | 11 October 1938 |
Personal life
editShe was one of four women who visited Switzerland in 1874 in the company of Mary Taylor; she, along with Grace Hirst and Frances Richardson, climbed Mont Blanc. She illustrated the book ‘Swiss Notes by Five Ladies’ published in 1875 which described the tour. <John Theakstone 'An Encyclopedia of Nineteenth Century Women Travellers' ISBN 978-1-5272-3717-9 [2019]>She was married to John Grieve, a coalmaster, and lived with John at Coillesdene House, Joppa.[1]
Campaigning for women's suffrage
editGrieve was an active suffragette who took part in a demonstration at the House of Commons in December 1911. There is a rumour that she used to pick up stones from the local beach in Joppa and place them in her handbag to take to demonstrations.[2]
It is not known if Grieve took part in the Edinburgh to London Suffragette March which started around 12 October 1912; however it is said that those who disbanded the March stayed at her home, Coillesdene House, Joppa.[3][4]
Death and legacy
editGrieve died a widow on 11 October 1938 at her home, Coillesdene House, Joppa at the age 90. Her funeral took place at Portobello Cemetery, Edinburgh on Friday 14 October 1938.[1] An Executry Notice for Marion's estate appeared in the paper on Saturday 22 October 1938.[5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c The Scotsman (1921-1950); Edinburgh, Scotland (14 October 1938). "Other 42 -- No Title (Death Notice)". The Scotsman. p. 18, Column 5.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ a b Foley, Archie (2013). Portobello and the Great War. Amberley Publishing. ISBN 978-1445611600.
- ^ a b Folley, Archie (15 September 2013). Portobello & the Great War. ISBN 978-1445611600.
- ^ "The Portobello Reporter" (PDF).
- ^ "Classified Ad 40 -- No Title (Executry Notice)". The Scotsman (1921-1950); Edinburgh, Scotland. Vol. Classified ad 40 -- no title. (22 October 1938). The Scotsman (1921-1950). 22 October 1938. p. 2, Column 2.