Markham, Mrs (1780-1837)

English writer. She was noted as a writer of historical and other books for children. The best known are Mrs Markham's History of England 1823 and Mrs Markham's History of France 1828. Other works include Amusements of Westernheath, or Moral Stories for Children 1824, A Visit to the Zoological Gardens 1829, and Sermons for Children 1837.

She was the daughter of the Rev Edmund Cartwright, inventor of the power loom. She married the Rev John Penrose 1804.