Wakefield in West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Ann Hurst (1772-1832)

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 16, 2025

1. Ann Hurst (1772-1832) Marker

Inscription. Wakefield's first female newspaper owner and proprietor. (1823-1830) played a leading role in the promotion of the abolition of slavery and was an active supporter of early medical provision for women and the poor. Her paper 'The Wakefield & Halifax Journal' was distributed from this property at 56 Westgate.

Erected 2021 by Wakefield Civic Society, Dream Time Creative.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • Civil Rights • Communications • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1823.

Location. 53° 40.952′ N, 1° 30.033′ W. Marker is in Wakefield, England, in West Yorkshire. It is at the intersection of Westgate and Silver Street, on the left when traveling east on Westgate. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 56 Westgate, Wakefield, England WF1, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in England’s Yorkshire & The Humber.

Globally, it is in the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Wakefield's Wool Market (within shouting distance of this marker); Wakefield's First Purpose-Built Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Bank House (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Picture House (about 90 meters away); Shades Inn on Silver Street (about 90 meters

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away); 1-3 Wood Street (about 90 meters away); Market Cross on Cross Square (about 90 meters away); The Edmonstone Women 'Conservationists' (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wakefield.

Also see . . . Breaking the News - British Library - Ann Hurst (Youtube, 2:26). (Submitted on July 15, 2025.)

Ann Hurst Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 16, 2025

2. Ann Hurst Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 74 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 14, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.