Susannah Wedgwood Darwin (1765-1817)

The ghost in Charles Darwin's garden

Charles Darwin (1809-1882), chalk drawing by Ellen Sharples (1769-1849 ©Down House, courtesy of G.P. Darwin, Darwin Heirlooms Trust

Hello, and welcome. This week’s post is one that celebrates less well known women during Women’s History Month 2024. Last weekend was Mothering Sunday in the UK, the day in early spring in which mothers are celebrated, and t…