Heritage Heroes at The University of Manchester: Christabel Pankhurst

06 Apr 2015

A new series of videos about some of the greatest academic minds, educational innovators and cultural icons who have defined the University

The story of The University of Manchester is defined by some of the greatest academic minds, educational innovators and cultural icons. In a new series of videos, staff from the University tell us which of these figures are their heritage heroes, explaining their achievements and why they resonate today.

Dame Christabel Pankhurst (1880–1958) was a suffragette and graduate in Law from The University of Manchester.

Beth Taylor, Senior Donor Relations Officer, explains why Pankhurst is her University of Manchester heritage hero.