Category Archives: Temperance

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 →

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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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The fight for women’s rights – the women’s temperance movement played a big part

Posted on September 20, 2015 by rosblack

With the new film Suffragette being released this October, there will be renewed interest in the women’s suffrage movement. I’m looking forward to seeing the film, starring Meryl Streep and Carey Mulligan but I hope it doesn’t glorify the role … 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 →

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SCANDAL SALVATION AND SUFFRAGE ENJOYS SUCCESSFUL LAUNCH AND LEADS TO NEW TEMPERANCE TALES FROM SUSSEX

Posted on May 2, 2015 by rosblack

Many thanks to all who attended the launch of my new book Scandal Salvation and Suffrage – The Amazing Women of The Temperance Movement in Haywards Heath on 23rd April. To promote the new book in Sussex, I have been … Continue reading →

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King signs pledge for duration of the war – 100 years ago on 6th April 1915

Posted on April 6, 2015 by rosblack

Even before war was declared, steps were put in place to reduce opening hours in areas where there were garrisons or armament factories. Obviously there was widespread appreciation of the fact that the British needed to have all their wits about … Continue reading →

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Catherine Booth – of Salvation Army fame but also a temperance reformer

Posted on March 28, 2015 by rosblack

Photo of Catherine Booth in Clacton-on-Sea in 1889, courtesy of The Salvation Army International Heritage Centre. Catherine is best known for her work with her husband, William Booth, in founding The Salvation Army. She was deeply religious and she pioneered … Continue reading →

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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 →

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SARAH ROBINSON – THE SOLDIERS’ FRIEND

Posted on November 25, 2014 by rosblack

Let me introduce you to Sarah, another great character who is featured in my forthcoming book Scandal, Salvation & Suffrage – the Amazing Women of The Temperance Movement (due out 28th March 2015). Sarah overcame her physical disabilities to set … Continue reading →

Posted in Portsmouth, Sarah Robinson, Soldiers' Institute, Temperance, Victorian Do-Gooders, women's history | Tagged alcohol abuse, Portsmouth, religion, Sarah Robinson, Soldiers' Friend, Soldiers' Institute, temperance | 4 Comments

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