Greta Allen

Margaret ‘Greta’ Allen (1869-?) was a nurse and suffragette organiser who lived at 15 High Street, Southover and in Priory Road, Lewes. In 1910, she was sentenced to a month in prison for her cause.

The story of Margaret ‘Greta’ Allen 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.