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Strong Yorkshire Women
March 15, 2020 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Cost: FREE
Access: Wheelchair accessible; accessible toilets; hearing loop; limited free disabled parking on forecourt
About: Yorkshire women who lived life to the full, taking risks, standing their ground. Wendy Rayne-Davis discusses York Saint Margaret Clitherow (new bio with trial transcripts). Pauline Kirk discusses the life and work of Rita Jerram. Patricia Riley, children’s rights activist and biographer of Githa Sowerby, talks of her work and that of Leeds suffragist Isabella Ford. Short readings; each book available at cost, just for this event. Refreshments available.
Organiser: Stairwell Books: t: 07914271871; http://www.stairwellbooks.co.uk