Little trace now remains of Irene Manby's interwar accommodation business that housed thousands of women.
Irene Manby (1882-1963)
Tag: housing
Irene Barclay (1894-1989)
Irene Barclay was the first woman in Britain to qualify as a Chartered Surveyor.
Octavia Hill (1838-1912)
Octavia Hill may be a name from the past but she lies behind many organisations operating today.
Emma Cons (1838-1912)
Emma Cons was the founder of Old Vic Theatre but this was only one of her many contributions to British society. How well do we really know her?
Women Who Meant Business 