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.
Women: powerless and invisible
All women were powerless and invisible in British law when Elizabeth became a young adult. Her many campaigns challenged the law and saw numerous important changes. From the Married Women’s Property Act to gaining the vote, Elizabeth was fighting for equality.
Fulneck School welcomes Elizabeth
Fulneck School gave Elizabeth her only opportunity of a good education. She grabbed it with both hands. Being a female, going on to university was not possible. Despite this, she built on her time at Fulneck by opening up education for girls and improving teacher training.
RIOTS ROCK THE COUNTRY
From Manchester to Fulneck, the country was rocked by riots. Elizabeth was growing up in turbulent times and these set her on the path to radical politics. Later in life, she recalled events from her childhood that fired her passion for justice and fairness.
Manchester: radical city home to Elizabeth
Growing up in the radical hotbed of Manchester, Elizabeth experienced the many barriers faced by women. Challenging these became her life’s work.
Meet Elizabeth Wolstenholme Elmy: the feisty feminist?
Welcome to my first post about Elizabeth Wolstenholme Elmy, truly a feisty feminist who laid the foundations upon which many of our laws today are built.
