In this powerful blog, Dr. Ana Stevenson reflects on the enduring importance of ‘hidden histories’ and ‘inspirational’ women. In 1972, Ms. Magazine began a “Lost Women” series, dedicated to sharing the histories of women from around the world. Over the…
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Celebrating ‘women’s history bookshelves’ by Dr. Jo Stanley
In this post, Dr. Jo Stanley reflects on the growing visibility of women’s history in bookshops around the globe. This post celebrates the moment when I realised there was going to be a genre of books called ‘women’s history’ –…
CfP: Narratives of Ageing in the Nineteenth Century University of Lincoln, 23rd July 2019
Narratives of Ageing in the Nineteenth Century University of Lincoln, 23rd July 2019 Organisers: Dr Alice Crossley, Dr Amy Culley, Dr Rebecca Styler Plenary Speaker: Prof. Devoney Looser, Arizona State University, ‘Ageing in Public: Women Authors in the Nineteenth Century’…
Celebrate the Archives in Women’s History Month by Dr. Janis Lomas
In this post, Dr. Janis Lomas tells us about her role in ensuring that the papers of The War Widows’ Association were preserved. When I began a PhD over 30 years ago one of the organisations I contacted was The…
Reflections on Women’s History Month by Professor Maggie Andrews
In this fascinating blog, our committee chair, Professor Maggie Andrews reflects on what women’s history means to her. March is Women’s History Month a chance for those in WHN and beyond to share their passion, curiosity and enthusiasm about the…
Things to do during Women’s History Month
Are you looking for something to do this Women’s History Month? Well, look no further as here are a list of activities to suit every budget! Celebrate Women’s History with Tower Hamlets Council: ‘A diverse range of events including talks,…
Queering recognition: Exploring ‘corrective rape’ and black lesbian sexuality in a local and transnational context, By Dr. Nadine Lake
The post-apartheid political and social landscape has provided researchers, scholars and readers with an opportunity to reconceptualise the LGBTQ+ category in public culture. My PhD titled ‘Corrective rape and black lesbian sexualities in contemporary South African cultural texts’ (2017) explored…
British Women Documentary Makers 1935 – 55 symposium registration open
We are delighted to announce that registrations are now open for the symposium, British Women Documentary Film-Makers, 1930 – 1955, at the London School of Economics on Friday 5 April 2019. As the work of film-makers including Jill Craigie, Kay…
Symposium: Christiana Herringham and her Circle
2 March 2019, 09.45-16.30 A one-day symposium, organised by Dr Laura MacCulloch and Michaela Jones and supported by the Art Fund Royal Holloway, University of London Free (lunch provided) Christiana Herringham was a significant figure in the British art world…