Chorlton-on-Medlock in Manchester in Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Ellen Wilkinson

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 14, 2026

1. Ellen Wilkinson Marker

Inscription.
The University of Manchester
commemorates
Ellen Wilkinson
1891–1947

Labour Politician and
First Female Minister of Education
Graduate
BA History 1913,
MA 1914

Erected by The University of Manchester.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Government & Politics • Women.

Location. 53° 27.928′ N, 2° 14.057′ W. Marker is in Manchester, England, in Greater Manchester. It is in Chorlton-on-Medlock. It can be reached from the intersection of Oxford Road and Brunswick Street, on the left when traveling north. The plaque is located on the Old Quadrangle. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 202 Oxford Road, Manchester, England M15 6FH, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North West England.

Globally, it is on 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.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The University of Manchester World War II Memorial (here, next to this marker); The University of Manchester World War I Memorial (here, next to this marker); The John Owens Building (a few steps from this marker); The Whitworth Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Infected Blood Inquiry Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Marie Stopes (within shouting distance of this marker); The Beyer Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Christie Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manchester.

Also see . . . Ellen Wilkinson MP: fight for social justice (People's History Museum).

Ellen Wilkinson is known for her activism for various social causes. She was a strong advocate for social justice, women’s rights, workers’ rights, and education reform. She was also a prominent Labour Party member and devoted herself to the cause of socialism from an early age. She became known for the important role she played in both the General Strike and the Jarrow Crusade.

(Submitted on October 28, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

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Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 14, 2026

2. Ellen Wilkinson Marker

This plaque is affixed to the John Owens Building. It is located at the right of this image, obscured by tree canopy.

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Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 28, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.