Between the wars, Edith Beesley carved out a career as the Queen of Insurance.
Edith Beesley (1879-1960)
Tag: networks
Medals and Monuments
How did the First World War affect the lives of working women? And how were their contributions recognised?
Rooms of their own
Affordable accommodation is not just a 21st century concern: it was an issue for Victorian women entering the workforce.
Margaret, Lady Rhondda (1883-1958)
Viscountess Rhondda was in an unusually influential position in the first half of the century and used her power for good.
Beatrice Gordon Holmes (1884-1951)
Beatrice Gordon Holmes was a self-made millionaire and quite a girl.
Oscar Wilde’s bail
Beatrice Headlam is said to have played a small part in Oscar Wilde making bail. Who was she and whatever happened to her..?
Sisters, doing it for themselves
Women have a long history of establishing and using their networks to get things done.
Women Who Meant Business 