Special offer

Beatrice

By
Managing Real Estate Broker with Fathom Realty PB00068179

Beatrice was born in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England back in 1871 to Edward and Sarah. She attended the Notting Hill High School for Girls entering University College Wales in 1891. Her focus was philosophy, earning a Bachelor of arts in Mental and Moral sciences from the University of London in 1894.

From 1894 to 1897 she taught high school in Sunderland. In 1898, she began teaching at Bedford College in London retiring after 35 years in 1933. She died of cancer in 1948, she was 75. Of course, I’m writing about Beatrice Edgell. What you may not know about her is: she was the first British woman to earn a PhD in psychology and the first British woman to be named a professor of psychology. If that wasn’t enough she was also the first female president of the British Psychological Society, the Aristotelian Society, the Mind Association and the Psychological Division of the British Association for the Advancement of Science. Not too shabby. Until tomorrow keep a smile on your face and a penny in your pocket.

Posted by

 

NW Arkansas the home of WalMart, JB Hunt Trucking and Tyson Foods.

 

Come for a visit stay for a lifetime.  

 

URL http://www.sellnwa.com 

Comments (16)

Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much, James, for sharing this interesting story.

Have a very special Memorial Day weekend.

May 27, 2017 04:22 AM
Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

Good morning James,

To a point we are all a psychologist, working as a salesperson.

 Kudos for her firsts.

Make yourself an astonishing day.

May 27, 2017 04:30 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Good morning, James. Now there's a role model for any feminist! Great story.

May 27, 2017 04:38 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning again James. What an incredible woman Beatrice was. Good read, thank you.

May 27, 2017 04:47 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning James. Beatrice was way ahead of her time. A pioneer worth knowing about! Enjoy your day!

May 27, 2017 05:22 AM
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

That a woman who if you were married to her would certainly know your motivations.

May 27, 2017 05:39 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning James Dray ,

What an interesting woman in history! A pioneer in her field worth hearing about. Beatrice was definitely way out in front of others during her time here on earth.

May 27, 2017 06:29 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

James,

What a great story!  And Dorie Dillard said it so well that I can't add another word, except to wish you an enjoyable weekend on the links.  A

May 27, 2017 07:25 AM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Quite the accomplished Lady !

May 27, 2017 08:42 AM
Cindy Logan
Mark 1 Real Estate Advisors - Huntington Beach, CA

Love this story and, I had never heard of Beatrice Edgell, so I had to look her up!  I did a self-study of amazing women when I was in Middle School.  Her name didn't come up.  Fascinating accomplishments and a true leader.  Thanks and have a wonderful weekend!

May 27, 2017 09:09 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi James

What a great story, and an impressive accomplishment. With my background in psych I actually recognized the name.

Enjoy your weekend!

Jeff

May 27, 2017 10:28 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

James- I love that you have been highlighting these remarkable women!  Have a great weekend. 

May 27, 2017 04:37 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

If I didn't know you as a friend and a Realtor I would have thought you were a historian or educator James Dray 

May 29, 2017 03:00 PM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

James

Beatrice Edgell was a lady firsts a accomplishments in British.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

May 29, 2017 08:13 PM
Rebecca Lewis
ODAT Realty Services, Inc - Grayson, GA

Wow, that is definitely not too shabby. She really opened up the field for women.

May 30, 2017 06:06 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Good morning, James... not too shabby, indeed! Enjoyed reading about Beatrice's life journey.

Jun 26, 2017 05:53 AM