Category Archives: Women’s Right to Vote

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 →

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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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