Hannah Lawrance (1795-1875) passed away on 20 November 1875 in her home located at 22 Albion Grove, Barnsbury Park, Middlesex. Lawrance was a historian, journalist, novelist, and art critic who is best known for her books and articles detailing the influences of women in English history. Through her writing, she consistently supported movements for better education and wider employment opportunities for women. She was also a lifelong Congregationalist, dedicating the latter part of her career to writing for the Nonconformist periodical British Quarterly Review and bequeathing most of her money to various Congregationalist ministries. These beliefs influenced her review of Elizabeth Barrett Browning's masterwork, Aurora Leigh. 

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