Hear Here Bertha Ryland
Birmingham suffragette Bertha Ryland inspired women taking part in Hear Here Her story. Born in Edgbaston in 1882, a stone’s
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Suffragettes
‘Represent’ launch reflections
The People’s Heritage Co-operative gathered with supporters and partners in The Wolfson Centre at the Library of Birmingham on 15th
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‘Represent’ – PHC launch new HLF funded project
We are thrilled to announce that we have been awarded £36,100 by the Heritage Lottery Fund to explore the impact of WW1 and the extension of the franchise on Birmingham’s politics.
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Discovering Birmingham’s fight for the vote
Katherine Old writes: The Balsall Heath History Society led a historic walking tour around Birmingham City Centre exploring the city’s links
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Birmingham’s King Tom, Suffragettes and our Right to Vote
On Saturday 15 September, 3pm – 4.30pm PHC will be leading a heritage walk from Victoria Square to discover Birmingham’s
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Making Birmingham Votes Count
Debating Representation in Council Chambers6th February 2018 Following our Rally celebrating 100 years since the signing of ‘The Representation of
Read MoreSuffragettes Unseen
Christina Broom, Museum of London Collection Listening to Meryl Streep’s interview this week, about women in film, films made by
Read MoreFight for the Right!
In 2012-13 I worked on an exciting project called Fight for the Right: the Birmingham Suffragettes. Funded by the Heritage
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