Her husband tried to have her declared insane — just to be rid of her. London, 1878: Georgina Weldon’s interest in séances was used against her, and two doctors signed an order to lock her away. All the law required was two signatures. But she escaped, hid for the seven days it was valid, then took her husband and his doctors to court — and won, helping tear up the lunacy laws for good. Send this to a woman who should know her name. #BritishHistory #ForgottenHistory #VictorianHistory #WomensHistory #HiddenHistory