George Woodyatt Hastings

IC was chosen for this position by George Hastings , lawyer, reformer, and general secretary of the Social Science Association . Hastings drew criticism in the press for his bold appointment of a woman...

Committee members included Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon , Elizabeth Bostock , Isa Craig , Russell Gurney , G. W. Hastings , James Heywood , and Louisa, Lady Goldsmid .

In an effort to encourage women's participation in the printing trade, SPEW experimented with their own press. EF agreed to oversee the project. Bessie Parkes purchased a press and type, and hired a printer to...