Ten Great British Women

Not THE Top Ten - which would be arguable in any event - but certainly a list of ten "British" women who each, in their own way, left an enduring mark upon the landscape of herstory.  Queens and commoners, you may recognize some of the names, and scratch your head over others. Very nicely illustrated too, with images of the various ladies.

From the mailonsunday.co.uk
From Elizabeth I to Jane Austen: Ten of the greatest British women
By Bettany Hughes and York Membery
Last updated at 12:49 PM on 5th January 2011

Queen Elizabeth I, the "Rainbow Portrait"
attributed to Isaac Oliver.  Check out the cleavage,
the jewels, and that glorious gown topped
by an appropriately outragegous cloak!  This
portrait shows Elizabeth as the perfect
embodiment of power, wealth and feminine mystique.

1. BOUDICCA (DIED C. 61AD)
2. ELIZABETH (1533-1603)
3. OCTAVIA HILL (1838-1912)
4. CARTIMANDUA (RULED C. 43-69AD)
5. LADY MARY WORTLEY MONTAGU (1689-1762)
6. GRACE DARLING (1815-42)
7. JANE AUSTEN (1775-1817)
8. FRANCES BUSS (1827-94)
9. VICTORIA (1819-1901)
10. ELEANOR OF AQUITAINE (1122-1204)