What he has done for women is final: he gave to their service the best powers of his mind and the best years of his life. His death consecrates the gift: it can never lessen its value.

In March 1870 Millicent Fawcett spoke in Brighton her husband's constituency and as a speaker was known for her clear speaking voice. Newson's business quickly became a success and all of his children were educated at a private boarding school in Blackheath London run by Louisa Browning the aunt of Robert Browning. Full text online.

As a suffragist as opposed to a suffragette Millicent Fawcett took a moderate line but was a tireless campaigner. However Millicent Fawcett is primarily known for her work as a suffragist. She was a British suffragist an intellectual political leader Union leader mother wife and writer.