by Esther Freeman | Sep 20, 2016 | Blog
Our report on women-led activism in East London is out now. Get the report here The report covers nearly 150 years of women-led activism in East London, from the Matchgirls in 1888 to Sisters Uncut in 2016. It has been compiled following extensive archive research and...
by Esther Freeman | Sep 16, 2016 | Blog
Our app – In Our Footsteps – is now available to download. > Download it for iPhone here > Download it for Android here The app takes you on a tour of 150 years of women-led activism, featuring photos and personal testimonies from those who were...
by Esther Freeman | Aug 23, 2016 | Blog
After the success at Walthamstow Garden Party, we’re delighted to announce that our women activists of East London exhibition is back for a second run, this time at Gnome House in Walthamstow. The exhibition celebrates 150 years of women-led activism, and...
by Esther Freeman | Jul 12, 2016 | Blog
Our exhibition celebrating 150 years of women-led activism in East London, opens this weekend at the Walthamstow Garden Party, a free festival run by the Barbican. It features 16 inspiring stories, and portraits from award winning photographer, Elizabeth Dalziel. The...
by Esther Freeman | May 20, 2016 | Blog
One of the biggest problems with gaining recognition for the incredible work of women activists, is getting their stories heard and shared. Over spring/summer 2016, we held three community events to share the heritage and gather more stories. Thanks to everyone who...
by Esther Freeman | May 9, 2016 | Blog
The gender bias on Wikipedia is well documented. The fact there are so many more entries about men may be to do with only around 10% of Wikipedia editors being women. In addition, when women are written about the content can be reductive and patronising, as this...
by Esther Freeman | Apr 27, 2016 | Blog
East London used to be a hotbed of white working class women activists. So where are they now? Up until WW2, East London was thriving with working class women activists, most of whom were white. From the Matchgirls to MillyWiktop and Sarah Wesker, they campaigned...
by Esther Freeman | Apr 27, 2016 | Blog
We’re looking for up to 15 girls to help us design a brand new walking tour app, due for release in the Apple and Android stores this summer. This May (14th and 15th) we’re running a two day workshop for girls aged 10 + years around app design. We want...
by Esther Freeman | Mar 23, 2016 | Blog
On 11th April we’re running a cross cultural picnic at St Hilda’s East Community Centre. We’d like you to join us. During our research into women-led activism, one of the things that stood out most is the incredible impact migrant groups have made to...
by Esther Freeman | Mar 14, 2016 | Blog
Craft and protest have been long linked. From the beautifully embroidered suffragette and trade union banners, to the provocative Craftivist Collective. And it’s something that women have always been at the centre of. On Saturday 2nd April we’ll be at The...
