On the blog, read about the Women’s Social and Political Union in Ireland by Katie Barclay. womenshistorynetwork.org/womens-social-… #WomensHistory #GenderHist

On the blog, read about the “Strong Willed & Courageous … Margaret Schencke – A Woman of Fortitude” womenshistorynetwork.org/strong-willed-… #WomensHistory #GenderHist

On 7 February 1914, the East London Federation of Suffragettes was expelled from the Women's Social and Political Union after disagreements. Find out more about the ELFS on the blog: womenshistorynetwork.org/the-splendid-m…+ #OTD #WomensHistory

For thirty years, the Women’s History Network has published articles and blogs on various women's topics. This reading list for LGBTQ+ History Month aims to enhance the visibility of our publications. #LGBTHM25 LGBT+ History Month 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ 🌈 womenshistorynetwork.org/whn-reading-li…

The ladies of Llangollen, or Lady Eleanor Charlotte Butler (1739-1829) and the Hon Sarah Ponsonby (1755-1832), were two Anglo-Irish elite women, who determined that they would forego heterosexual marriage – learn more on the blog. #LGBTHM womenshistorynetwork.org/the-ladies-of-…

Celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science by reading about Marie Curie! Discover how her ground-breaking work in physics and chemistry continues to inspire women in STEM fields today: womenshistorynetwork.org/marie-curie-ce… #WomenInScience #MarieCurie #WomensHistoryNetwork

📣We are delighted to announce the 2025 recipients of the Joint BME Small Grants! This scheme is supported by Supported by History of Education, Economic History Society, History UK, History Workshop, Royal Historical Society, Society for the Study of Labour History & Women's History Network - at Bluesky and LinkedIn ✨ socialhistory.org.uk/2025/02/10/bme…

📻✨ Celebrate World Radio Day by exploring the early days of women's broadcasting with the BBC's Women's Hour from 1923-4. Discover the pioneering efforts that brought women's voices to the airwaves. womenshistorynetwork.org/early-radio-br… #WorldRadioDay #WomensHistoryNetwork #RadioHistory

Today at 6pm we welcome historian, Emily Callaci LSE to discuss her new book, 'Wages for Housework: The Story of a Movement, an Idea, a Promise' telling the story of the campaign and its creative political vision since the 1970s. Penguin Books eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-launch-…

For World Radio Day, read about Dina Dobson, a pioneering archaeologist, educator, and radio broadcaster. Discover her remarkable contributions to British archaeology and BBC radio. Read more here: womenshistorynetwork.org/resurrecting-d… #WorldRadioDay #WomensHistory #RadioHistory

New on the blog! Prof Alannah Tomkins shares her new book, Nursing the English from Plague to Peterloo, 1660-1820. It looks again at the pre-Nightingale nurse and examines the origins of her denigration. Manchester University Press #nursing #histmed #womenshistory womenshistorynetwork.org/the-pre-histor…

‘First, we Eat a Bagel, then, we Smash the Patriarchy.’ Learn more on the blog about queer Jewish women in late twentieth century Britain by Mie Jensen #LGBTHM #QueerHist womenshistorynetwork.org/first-we-eat-a…

Just a reminder that the Women's History Network is now on Bluesky! Follow us at Women's History Network - at Bluesky and LinkedIn.bsky.social to stay updated with all our latest women's history content, including news, events, and more. bsky.app/profile/womens… #WomensHistory #GenderHist

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On 17 February 1909 Muriel Matters, Australian-born suffrage supporter, organised an airship emblazoned with "Votes for Women" to distribute Women’s Freedom League leaflets over parliament for the state opening. #WomensHistory #GenderHist

On this day, 19 February 1913, suffragettes Lilian Lenton and Olive Wharry were arrested and charged with setting fire to the tea pavilion in Kew Gardens. Learn more on this The National Archives education resource #WomensHist #GenderHist #Suffragettes nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/reso…

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Kick off London Fashion Week by exploring the history of the lingerie dress. Discover how this iconic style, adorned with lace, embroidery, and ruffles, reigned supreme in the early 1900s. womenshistorynetwork.org/the-reign-of-t… #LondonFashionWeek #FashionHistory #WomensHistoryNetwork

The Women's History Network is now accepting submissions for the WHN Undergraduate Dissertation Prize 2024-2025!🎉 If you have a passion for women's history, read more and apply here: womenshistorynetwork.org/whn-undergradu… #WomensHistory #AcademicExcellence #UndergraduateResearch