Famous Fleckney Pharmacist Nominated For Green Plaque Award
Written by HFM News on 15th September 2021
Frances Elizabeth Deacon from Fleckney – who became the first woman to pass the qualifying exam to become a pharmacist in 1869 – has been nominated for a green plaque.
She is one of 12 people across Leicestershire shortlisted to be recognised by the scheme, which honours those who have made a mark on history.
Born in Kibworth in 1837, Frances registered as a Chemist and Druggist on 5th February 1869, having taken the Pharmaceutical Society’s examination.
Despite paying her subscription and complying with all the Society’s rules and regulations, as a woman she was not allowed to become a member of the Pharmaceutical Society until 1879.
She worked alongside her father who was also a chemist, later opening her own pharmacy in Fleckney.
When she died in 1930 at the age of 92, she was the oldest registered chemist in England at that time.
Frances has been nominated for the honour by Fleckney Parish Council.
You can vote for who should receive a plaque HERE
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