Anne Dumbrell

Anne Dumbrell (1894-1965) served on Lewes Town Council from 1946 and became its first woman mayor in 1963. 

The story of Anne Dumbrell was contributed by art historian, Dr Diana Wilkins.  In 2018, Diana was part of a local group set up to celebrate the centenary of women winning the right to vote in 1918. Find out more about our list of 100 Lewes women at www.vote100Lewes.

Research:

Vote 100.

Acknowledgments:

With thanks for Vote100 and to William Andrews for recording and production.