Haslemere resident Dorothy Mary Hunter (1881–1981), daughter of National Trust co-founder Sir Robert Hunter, is one of the unsung heroes of the suffragette movement. A gifted speaker, she gained national attention in 1906 after expertly heckling Conservative MP W. St John Broderick, contributing to his defeat.

A passionate advocate for women's suffrage, Dorothy campaigned across the UK, drawing large crowds with her articulate arguments. Her collaboration with Millicent Fawcett, along with her Liberal values, helped shape the suffragist movement. Dorothy's tireless efforts, including her support for Bertrand Russell's 1907 campaign, advanced the cause for women’s equality, playing a significant role in the passage of the 1918 Representation of the People Act, which granted voting rights to women over 30.