Emma Cons - W1
Social Reformer and Theatre Manager
Born 4th March 1838
Died 24th July 1912
Inscription (Courtesy of London Remembers) reads:
Emma Cons
Founder of the Vic
Alderman of the first London County Council
Born 1837 Died 1912
Lover of beauty, and pupil of Ruskin, she yet gave up the life of an artist for social work, so deeply did she sympathise with those who lack many of the good things of life. To improve housing for working men and women, to provide wholesome and joyous recreation at a low price, to promote education, to protect infant life, and to bring a human touch to the children in the industrial schools of her day. To such beneficent ends she gave her very self. Large-hearted and clear-sighted, courageous, tenacious of purpose and of great personal modesty, her selfless appeal drew out the best in others and was a constant inspiration for service to all with whom she was associated.
