Jane Burden - Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 51° 45.279 W 001° 15.202
30U E 620557 N 5735193
Blue plaque honoring a Pre-Raphaelite muse and embroiderer located on a small passage in Oxford.
Waymark Code: WM9ZMH
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/22/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Touchstone
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Text of plaque:

Jane Burden
Mrs. William Morris
1839 - 1914
Pre-Raphaelite Muse
and
Embroiderer
was born in a dwelling
in this passage
19th October 1839

Jane Burden was born in a slum dwelling on St Helen’s Passage.  She was a very beautiful woman which attracted attention to her.  Her beauty was captured in the art of the time.

Blue Plaque managing agency: Oxfordshire Blue Plaques Board

Individual Recognized: Jane Burden

Physical Address:
St Helen’s Passage
Oxford, Oxfordshire United Kingdom

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