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The legacy of witch trials
In a recently aired Channel 4 documentary the actress Suranne Jones goes on a journey to discover the origin of the persecution of women
Ian Smith
Jul 28, 20245 min read


A saintly woman with a beard
It transpires, however, that Rosalie has hirsutism which is the presence of course hairs on her body, and most obviously on her face,
Anon
Jul 28, 20244 min read


Women pioneers in the legal profession – part 2: Helena Normanton
At 12, she witnessed first-hand the male-dominated environment of the legal profession ...
Ian Smith
May 20, 20243 min read


Jackie Moggridge, a pioneering woman of the skies
A lost name in the history of pioneering women is that of Jackie Moggridge who achieved many firsts as a woman in the history of aviation.Â
Ian Smith
May 20, 20242 min read


Remembering Phyllis Latour - an unsung hero of her time
The National Archives have released Phyllis’s wartime file, and they paint a vivid picture of a woman who had remarkable courage
Ian Smith
May 8, 20242 min read
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