Alice Westlake

Alice Westlake (1842 –11 August 1923) was an English painter, engraver and activist for women's rights. The daughter of Sir Thomas Hare, she was born Alice Hare. In 1864, she married legal scholar John Westlake. The couple lived in London and West Cornwall. In 1876, she was elected to the London School Board for Marylebone division; she held that position until 1888. She also served on the London School Board Election Committee and so was able to help other women candidates win seats on the London School Board.

Alice Westlake

Alice Westlake (1842 –11 August 1923) was an English painter, engraver and activist for women's rights. The daughter of Sir Thomas Hare, she was born Alice Hare. In 1864, she married legal scholar John Westlake. The couple lived in London and West Cornwall. In 1876, she was elected to the London School Board for Marylebone division; she held that position until 1888. She also served on the London School Board Election Committee and so was able to help other women candidates win seats on the London School Board.