Extensive biography of Harriet Martineau
This website has published an impressive project: the extensive biography of Harriet Martineau
This is the official website of the Martineau Society which has as its main aim, to collect, preserve, study and publish material relating to the Martineau family of Norwich. Specifically, the Society aims to highlight the principles of freedom of conscience advocated in the nineteenth century by Harriet Martineau and her brother, Dr. James Martineau.
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Save the Date for the Annual 2026 Martineau Conference
Just to let you know well in advance, so you can save these
The Birmingham Martineau connection
Robert Martineau, a member of the Martineau family in Birmingham, set up the
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David Hamilton, Francis Beaufort and Harriet Martineau
Martineau Society member, David Hamilton, writes: I recently came across an anomaly in Harriet
Harriet Martineau and her deafness: Blog by Valerie Doulton
For Valerie Doulton’s blog post for the Public Disability History Blog on Harriet and
Harriet Martineau: A real two-pair-of-eyes-perspective
Please click here for a short article on Harriet Martineau by new member Ellie Smolenaars, which appeared
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