Elizabeth Wolstenholme Elmy
The Feisty Feminist?
Postings
The first post introduces Elizabeth, the Manchester girl whose mother died days after her birth and goes on to change women’s lives for ever. In each of my posts I will explore her achievements in challenging male power.
She worked with a range of other feminists during many campaigns and I will also introduce these women to you along the way.
These posts will offer you a taster as I work on my book that will offer you a full picture of the work of this amazing woman.
Anna’s story: life as a refugee
Anna becomes a refugee at the age of 10. Along the way they face many challenges and life is hard. Finally, they settle in the new village of Herrnhut.
Anna’s story: her young life
Anna Nitschmann and her young life. At nine, she was torn away from a beautiful countryside as her family became refugees. Here we look at what led to that hard decision to leave behind all they knew and move into the unknown.
Anna’s story
Prague, Herrnhut and Suchdol were three places I had the pleasure of visiting last year to attend two Moravian conferences. Building on those experiences, I will share with you the history of the earliest protestant church … it tells the story of how Moravian refugees...
BRIGHTENING UP LEARNING
The story of how the Moravian Star was created in a geometry lesson.
Herrnhut: a new start
A quick overview of my visit to Herrnhut, along with plenty of photographs to illustrate the story of this amazing place.
Escape into darkness
A brief overview of my recent visit to Suchdol, Moravia, Czech Republic.
Here, there and everywhere
A look at our Heritage Day, so offering a quick trot through some of the rich history of the Moravian Church.
CHANGING DIRECTION
Welcome to a look at England’s largest festival of history and culture … the Heritage Open Day. Here we look at how it is celebrated in one Moravian settlement.
WHAT LIGHTS THE FIRE?
This post looks at what stoked Josephine’s passion for helping destitute girls and women.
