by Debbie Scott | 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...
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...
