Anna Maria Colebrooke

Biography

Anna Maria Colebrooke lived during the Georgian era, a period of intellectual and cultural flourishing in England. Her eighty-six years spanned one of the most dynamic periods in British history, from the reign of George II through the Napoleonic Wars.

Though detailed records of her life are sparse, Anna Maria was part of the social fabric of Ombersley, where she spent her years. Her longevity was notable for the period, and she witnessed tremendous changes in society, science, and the arts during her lifetime.