In this speech the Queen addressed challenges faced by women and stated that: ‘It is difficult to realise that it was less than 50 years ago that women in Britain were given the vote; but Parliament was first asked to grant this 100 years ago. Yet, in spite of... Read More
National Trust Heritage Open Days Fulneck, where Elizabeth went to school, is a Moravian settlement between Leeds and Bradford, set in the beautiful Tong Valley. The settlement has a rich history underpinning today’s vibrant community. Each year the history takes... Read More
Elizabeth knew that knowledge gained through education opened up many opportunities for women. For starters, a job brought in money that could buy bread. Having challenged social norms to gain an education for herself, she wanted other women to have freedom of choice.... Read More
Elizabeth’s life started with the tragedy of her mother’s death, just a few days after her birth. Elizabeth was sent to Walkden for the first few years of her life and then returned to Roe Green, north of Salford and Manchester, when her father remarried. Both places... Read More
Celebration time – my book is being published on 14 June: you can pre-order now so it will pop through your letterbox by the time the sun is shining. Building on my posts, the book offers insights into Elizabeth’s life and her tireless work for... Read More
Image produced by myself, thanks to Leeds Playhouse – Reasons to be Hopeful project, 2021 Writing freedom for women is what Elizabeth did. She used her pen to give her power in a world where women had no formal political power and were rarely recognised in law.... Read More
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