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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.

Fulneck School welcomes Elizabeth

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

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.

Elizabeth's statue