Sarah Windsor Tomlinson

Sarah Windsor Tomlinson (28 December 1809 – 17 October 1872) was a British writer from Salisbury, Wiltshire. She was the wife of British scientist Charles Tomlinson, a member of the Royal Society.

Biography Windsor was born on Innocent’s Day at Salisbury, Wiltshire in 1809. She was educated by her elder sister, Maria, who shaped her character and upbringing. Sarah married Charles in 1839, and the couple moved to London, where they lived in a small house at 12 Bedford Place, Euston. were a series titled First Steps in General Knowledge, Sketches of Rural Affairs and Lessons Derived from the Animal World. In 1842, the couple moved to a bigger house at 178 Hampstead Road after Charles was appointed at King’s College.

Publications Tomlinson authored a wide range of books throughout the course of her life, among which were: First Steps in General Knowledge (SPCK, 1846) Lessons Derived from the Animal World (SPCK, 1847) Sketches of Rural Affairs (with numerous illustrations; SPCK, 1851) Tales for Mission Rooms, By a Lady Superintendent (SPCK, 1873)