by Esther Freeman | Mar 9, 2019 | Blog
Volunteer Ruth Singleton goes in search or May Morris at LSE’s Women’s Library. There’s something special about old manuscripts. They carry the weight of all the people who have pawed at them over the years, all looking to find something different in the... by Esther Freeman | Dec 11, 2018 | Blog
Volunteer Debbie Scott went exploring in Newham Archives to uncover East London suffragette stories. This is how she got on. I sent an email in advance explaining that I was researching local suffragettes and asking the best time to come. Despite being informed it was... by Esther Freeman | Dec 11, 2017 | Blog
In 1918, the People’s Representation Act was past, granting women the vote for the first time. Next year, across the country, there will be events to celebrate this landmark event. Except, for some women there was nothing to celebrate. The 1918 act only... by Esther Freeman | Jul 13, 2017 | Blog
This weekend we come to the end of our two year journey into the history of women-led activism, as our craftivist banner gets exhibited at the Walthamstow Garden Party. The banner was made by local women inspired by our project, as part of the Jo Cox Great Get... by Esther Freeman | Dec 7, 2016 | Blog
If you’re feeling anything like me, then you’ll probably be glad to see the back of 2016. I’ve gone from the high of the spring, when I was privileged to meet and hear stories from so many women activists, to an almighty fall into Brexit and the...