Category Archives: Feminism

Waterstones Book Talk well received

Posted on February 12, 2018 by rosblack

My talk at Waterstones in Haywards Heath last Friday went well, with a lively audience, many of whom had personal knowledge of Chailey Heritage. Particular thanks to the couple who brought along some fascinating Chailey memorabilia. If you happen … Continue reading →

Posted in books by Ros Black, Chailey Heritage, Chailey Heritage Foundation, Feminism, Fight for women's suffrage, Grace Kimmins, Guild of Play, Guild of the Brave Poor Things, SCANDAL SALVATION AND SUFFRAGE, Sisters of the People, Suffragettes, Suffragists, talks and book signings, West London Mission, West London Mission, Sister of the People, Bermondsey Settlement, Chailey Heritage Foundation, Women's Right to Vote | Tagged Grace Kimmins, historical biography | Leave a comment

2018 – celebrating women’s suffrage

Posted on January 1, 2018 by rosblack

As we enter 2018, we will be hearing a lot more about women’s fight for political equality, celebrating 100 years since females were allowed to vote. Most of the women I have written about have strong links to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Agnes Weston, books by Ros Black, British Women's Temperance Association, British women's temperance movement, female temperance reformers, Feminism, Fight for women's suffrage, Lady Henry, Lady Henry Somerset, Navy, Suffragettes, Suffragists, Temperance, Victorian temperance movement, women of the temperance movement, women's history, Women's Right to Vote, Women's Rights | Tagged Agnes Weston, Britsh Women's Temperance Asociation, Lady Henry Somerset, Suffragettes, Suffragists, Virginia, Women's suffrage | 2 Comments

Posted on March 8, 2016 by rosblack

CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY Every day I seem to discover a new heroine – a woman who was prepared to break the mould of subservient womanhood. As my particular interest lies in the mid/late Victorian period, most of my heroines … Continue reading →

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WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE MAGAZINE – JUNE EDITION

Posted on May 7, 2015 by rosblack

My article Taking the Pledge appears on p62 of the June 2015 edition of WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE magazine. I expect some readers will find references to The Band of Hope illuminating as they may have uncovered membership … Continue reading →

Posted in Agnes Weston, Army, Band of Hope, books by Ros Black, British Women's Temperance Association, Duxhurst, female temperance reformers, Feminism, Lady Henry Somerset, Sarah Robinson, Temperance, temperance pledge | Tagged Anne Jane Carlile, Band of Hope, Duxhurst, Lady Henry Somerset, Portsmouth, Salvation Army, Sarah Robinson, Skeleton Armies, Social history, Suffragists, Taking the pledge, Temperance movement, Who Do You Think You Are magazine | Leave a comment

What the Temperance Movement did for us?

Posted on March 2, 2015 by rosblack

I have just done a live interview on Newstalk Radio, Dublin http://www.newstalk.com They had picked up on the press release for Scandal Salvation and Suffrage – The Amazing Women of The Temperance Movement from the publisher http://www.troubador.co.uk The presenter, Tara, … Continue reading →

Posted in alcohol abuse, books by Ros Black, British Women's Temperance Association, female temperance reformers, Feminism, government policy on alcohol, Radio programmes, Recreational pursuits, teetotalism, Temperance, Victorian temperance movement, women of the temperance movement, women's history, WWI | Tagged alcohol abuse, British Women's temperance association, BWTA, Dublin, New Talk Radio, Taking the pledge, Teetotalism, temperance, Troubador Publishing | Leave a comment

Elizabeth Lewis – a temperance campaigner who inspired one small step in the battle for sexual equality

Posted on November 3, 2014 by rosblack

Mrs Elizabeth Lewis of Blackburn Her first efforts at public speaking ended in tears, yet Elizabeth Lewis went on to become a dedicated campaigner for temperance. She became so confident that teetotalism offered the best solution to many social ills that … Continue reading →

Posted in alcohol abuse, British Women's Temperance Association, Elizabeth Lewis, female temperance reformers, Feminism, sexual equality, teetotalism | Tagged alcohol abuse, Blackburn, British Women's temperance association, Elizabeth Lewis, Joseph Livesey, law of slander, sexual equality, Teetotalism, temperance, women's rights | Leave a comment

Scandal Salvation & Suffrage – the Amazing Women of the Temperance Movement

Posted on September 24, 2014 by rosblack

Posted in A Talent for Humanity, alcohol abuse, Duxhurst, Feminism, Lady Henry Somerset | Tagged British Women's temperance association, BWTA | Leave a comment

International Women’s Day – I’d nominate Lady Henry Somerset as a forgotten heroine of social reform

Posted on March 8, 2012 by rosblack

As we celebrate the achievements of women around the world, on International Women’s Day, we should not forget the pioneers of women’s rights in Victorian times. We all remember the suffragettes but there were thousands more women who actively campaigned … Continue reading →

Posted in A Talent for Humanity, Feminism, Lady Henry, Lady Henry Somerset, Temperance, Victorian Do-Gooders, World Woman's Christian Temperance Union | Tagged British Women's temperance association, BWTA, International Women's Day, Lady Henry Somerset, temperance | Leave a comment

FOLLOWING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF LADY HENRY SOMERSET AND FRANCES WILLARD, FRIENDS ACROSS THE OCEAN

Posted on November 1, 2011 by rosblack

One of the most rewarding aspects of researching the life and work of Lady Henry Somerset has been making contact with academics and researchers on the other side of the world. This summer it has been my great pleasure to … Continue reading →

Posted in Duxhurst, Feminism, Lady Henry, Lady Henry Somerset, Reigate Local History, Reigate Priory, Temperance, Victorian Do-Gooders, World Woman's Christian Temperance Union | Tagged Carolyn De Swarte Gifford, Duxhurst, Eastnor Castle, Evanston Illinois, Frances Willard, Frances Willard Historical Society, Frances Willard Museum, Lady Henry Somerset, reigate, reigate priory, St Mary and the Angels Duxhurst, temperance | Leave a comment

Lady Henry Somerset and Frances Willard and their relief work during the Armenian crisis of the 1890s

Posted on October 3, 2011 by rosblack

Lady Henry Somerset (standing) and Frances Willard Lady Henry Somerset and Frances Willard, the American temperance leader, had much in common – including a poor taste in hats, it would seem from this old photograph. The 2 women did not … Continue reading →

Posted in A Talent for Humanity, Feminism, Lady Henry, Lady Henry Somerset, Recreational pursuits, Reigate Local History, Reigate Priory, religion, Victorian Do-Gooders | Tagged Anna Gordon, Armenian crisis, Frances Willard, J D Rockefeller, Lady Henry Somerset, reigate, reigate priory, Victorian Do-Gooders | 3 Comments