although the demand for German was relaxed after anti-German views from some of the parents during the first world war. She retired at sometime after the end of the second world war but it seemed to take some time to organise a pension. While this was organised she took temporary work as a teacher. Death and legacy In 1926 it was reported that half the students from the school then at university were taking scientific subjects. Benton died in 1944. References 1855 births 1944 deaths People from Hornchurch School principals and headteachers Alumni of Newnham College, Cambridge People from Hampstead