Private means

55

Single

The Populars, 22 The Square, Kenilworth, CV8

CUWFA

Complies

Eleanor Sidebottom was a regular feature at Kenilworth CUWFA meetings from 1908 onwards. The CUWFA formed in 1908 to work peacefully and constitutionally for ‘the removal of the sex disqualification from the franchise’ by bringing Conservative and Unionist’s together. A 'Miss Cross' appeared with Eleanor on these meeting on occasion, and this may have been her sister Esther Cross who lived with Eleanor. Esther was married, but there is no reference to her husband on the census form or to why she lived with her sister. The sisters were living on 'private means' and were comfortable with three servants. Their home - Populars, 22 The Square, Kenilworth - seems no longer to exist and has likely been renumbered or demolished. Eleanor remains ripe for further research. Contributor/researcher: Tara Morton.