Suffragettes, Shakespeare and Stratford-upon-Avon
Nikki Pearson
Monday 22 September, 6.00 pm - White Swan
PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR THIS MONTH ONLY THE DATE HAS BEEN CHANGED
Nikki Pearson is an independent researcher and the recipient of a Louis Marder Shakespeare Centre Scholarship awarded by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.
In 1909, our genteel market town became a battleground in the fight for women’s suffrage. Who was here, what were they doing and saying to get people on their side, and where does Shakespeare fit in?
Nikki Pearson has been working in the SBT’s archives to find out about the little-known histories of the town’s suffragettes. In this talk, we’ll We learn about their inspiration and their activism in Shakespeare’s home town.
In 1909, our genteel market town became a battleground in the fight for women’s suffrage. Who was here, what were they doing and saying to get people on their side, and where does Shakespeare fit in?
Nikki Pearson has been working in the SBT’s archives to find out about the little-known histories of the town’s suffragettes. In this talk, we’ll We learn about their inspiration and their activism in Shakespeare’s home town.
