London Metropolitan Archives are running a special event this year. Details below.
Hope to see you there.
Jan
LEGACY!
WHAT WOMEN HAVE DONE FOR US ALL.
History Conference
Saturday 15 March 10am—4.30pm
£25 / £15 Concessions (with lunch)
Venue: Exmouth Market Centre, 24, Exmouth Market, EC1R 4QE
In fields such as health, education and politics, and in every part of the community, women have made a remarkable contribution to social change.
Legacy! Explores the work of significant figures like Mary Ward (a BME woman), Elizabeth Garrett Anderson and Mary Seacole, as well as the influence of grassroots movements, such as Women’s Liberation, and unknown activists.
The day will consider the continuing influence of active and involved women, as we look forward to the challenges for a new generation.
Speakers include: Elizabeth N Anionwu, CBE FRCN, Vice-Chairperson: Mary Seacole Memorial Statue Appeal; Anne Baldwin of the Women in Local Government Society; Gail Chester of the Feminist Library and staff from the Women’s Library.
HOW TO BOOK: Call on 020 7332 3820 email [log in to unmask] or write to London Metropolitan Archives, 40, Northampton Road, London, EC1R 0HB
Cheques should be made payable to the City of London