Call for Papers Homes, Food and Farms NEW DATE 15-16 January 2021 Venue – Denman College, New Rd, Marcham, Abingdon OX13 6NW. The conference seeks to take a critical look at the history of homes, families and how the experiences, understandings…
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Sexual Progressives: Reimagining Intimacy in Scotland, 1880-1914 by Dr Tanya Cheadle
In our latest great blog we hear from Dr Tanya Cheadle about her new monograph: Sexual Progressives: Reimagining Intimacy in Scotland, 1880-1914 In October 1890, the feminist freethinker Jane Hume Clapperton and maverick scientist Patrick Geddes walked together through the…
Imagining Caribbean Womanhood: race, nation and beauty competitions, 1929-1970 by Dr Rochelle Rowe
In our latest fascinating blog we hear from Rochelle Rowe about her book Imagining Caribbean Womanhood: race, nation and beauty competitions, 1929-1970 I recently enjoyed the ‘feel-good’ movie Misbehaviour, which tells the story of feminist protests at the 1970 Miss…
Fellowships for Independent Researchers
The Women’s History Network is offering a small grant of up to £750 to support the direct costs of those researching women’s history, who are not employed in higher education. The research should be intended to lead to a…
Women’s History Network Conference: Date Change and New Call for Papers
Women’s History Network Annual Conference Homes, Food and Farms *NEW DATE 15-16 January 2021* Venue – Denman College, New Rd, Marcham, Abingdon OX13 6NW In recent years Women’s History has made a significant contribution to debates and explorations of histories…
Locating the Bread Winner: Working Class Lives in Vicwardian Britain by Professor Emma Griffin
In this blog we are delighted to hear from Professor Emma Griffin about her new monograph, Bread Winner: An Intimate History of the Victorian Economy. I’ve have been interested in the historical possibilities of life-writing since chancing upon some working-class…
Women’s History Network Corona Virus Hardship Fund: Second Call for Applicants
Women’s History Network Corona Virus Hardship Fund: Second Call for Applicants In the light of the clear demand, and evolving situation, the Women’s History Network steering committee has decided to release more funds for short-term hardship support. We will be…
Singleness in Britain, 1960-1990: Identity, Gender and Social Change by Emily Priscott
In our latest fascinating blog we hear from Emily Priscott about her fascinating new book: Singleness in Britain, 1960-1990: Identity, Gender and Social Change The concept of spinsterhood might seem hopelessly dated, an obsolete category that more than a century…
Fellowship for Early Career Researchers
The Women’s History Network is offering three WHN fellowships to support ECRs. Each fellowship is designed to provide financial support to those who have completed their doctorate but are yet to secure their first academic post. The fellowship includes: A bursary of…
Florence Nightingale: a pioneer of hand washing and hygiene for health by Dr Richard Bates
Florence Nightingale, who was born 200 years ago, is rightly famed for revolutionising nursing. Her approach to caring for wounded soldiers and training nurses in the 19th century saved and improved countless lives. And her ideas on how to stay…