Irene Manby (1882-1963) 25 August, 202418 November, 2024 Lizzie BLeave a comment Little trace now remains of Irene Manby's interwar accommodation business that housed thousands of women.
Irene Barclay (1894-1989) 4 December, 202212 February, 2025 Lizzie BLeave a comment Irene Barclay was the first woman in Britain to qualify as a Chartered Surveyor.
Octavia Hill (1838-1912) 27 November, 20224 December, 2022 Lizzie B2 Comments Octavia Hill may be a name from the past but she lies behind many organisations operating today.
Emma Cons (1838-1912) 28 January, 202113 February, 2025 Lizzie B5 Comments 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?