The Norgrove Sisters, signatories
Emma (1848-1945) and Kate (1853-1927) Norgrove, signatories Emma and Kate Norgrove moved to Blenheim as children with their parents in 1861. Norgrove family house. Image supplied by author When the sisters arrived in Blenheim the only school was a co-educational one, and they were not allowed to attend.
Emma (1848-1945) and Kate (1853-1927) Norgrove, signatories
Emma and Kate Norgrove moved to Blenheim as children with their parents in 1861.
Norgrove family house. Image supplied by author
When the sisters arrived in Blenheim the only school was a co-educational one, and they were not allowed to attend. In 1864 William Norgrove built a house for his family on the corner of Dillon and Maxwell Road. This picturesque house with its beautiful gardens soon became a Blenheim landmark. Emma was an avid gardener and cared for the garden into old age.
Norgrove family house. Image supplied by author
The Norgrove women attended sewing bees supervised by May Anne Muller, a neighbour living only a few houses away.
They later went on to run a small store in Blenheim, Marlborough.
Story by: Marlborough Museum and Archives
Sources
- Ross, Megan. (2018) The Big Book of Marlborough Women. Blenheim, NZ : Marlborough Museum Archives & Marlborough Heritage Trust
- Local & general news (1913, April 17) Marlborough Express, p.3
Further Sources
Websites
- Emma Norgrove. New Zealand history online:
https://nzhistory.govt.nz/suffragist/emma-norgrove - Kate Norgrove. New Zealand history online
https://nzhistory.govt.nz/suffragist/kate-norgrove