Parliament and Women in the early 20th century

snippets from my historical research

Voice and Vote: Women’s Place in Parliament

30 July, 2018

I’m the co-curator for this very splendid exhibition which is open n Parliament right now! Read the Guardian review of it and watch the BBC Parliament programme on it (on iPlayer until 25 Aug 2018) Book your free ticket now on the Parliament website – open until 6 October 2018. You can also buy the … More Voice and Vote: Women’s Place in Parliament

Women and Democracy Day

1 February, 2015

This year, 2015, marks the 800th anniversary of the sealing of the Magna Carta and 750 years since the De Montfort Parliament which was the forerunner of the modern day House of Commons. It’s being marked by a programme of events in Parliament throughout the year, Parliament in the Making. 20 January was the De … More Women and Democracy Day