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Ep 161 - Elizabeth Fry, the angel of Newgate
Manage episode 403521069 series 2983254
It's the first of your podcast picks, and the winner was Elizabeth Fry, the angel of Newgate. Shocked by the abject conditions she found in the most notorious of prisons, Newgate, she put her whole life on hold to try and improve the situation for the women imprisoned there. If she could make even one person's experience better, then it would be worth it. She achieved that, and so much more.
Come with us as we delve into this woman's fascinating life.
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181 episodes
Manage episode 403521069 series 2983254
It's the first of your podcast picks, and the winner was Elizabeth Fry, the angel of Newgate. Shocked by the abject conditions she found in the most notorious of prisons, Newgate, she put her whole life on hold to try and improve the situation for the women imprisoned there. If she could make even one person's experience better, then it would be worth it. She achieved that, and so much more.
Come with us as we delve into this woman's fascinating life.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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