Women's History

March is Women’s History Month – this is a nationwide celebration of womankind, from the struggles and achievements of previous generations, to the vital roles of modern women, their ongoing campaign for equality and the contributions they make to world society.

Merton has been shaped by generations of remarkable women, including 18^th century socialite and political lobbyist, Georgiana Spencer, social reformer Josephine Butler, temperance campaigner Priscilla Pitt,  suffragette Rose Lamartine Yates, Olympic medal-winner Dorothy Tyler, folk singer Sandy Denny and Prime Minister Theresa May.

To mark this special month, Merton Heritage Service has compiled a new set of women’s history resources, from online displays and archive film, to puzzles, useful websites and children’s resources.

We hope you enjoy looking at the resources. We will be adding more material during the course of the month.

Online Displays:

Click on the links below to access a range of online displays about women's history in Merton and beyond.

The Suffragettes: Museum of London The Long Road to the Vote Suffrage Banners Landmarks for UK Women Black Women in Britain	Anti-Suffrage  Origins of the Wimbledon Campaign Cycling Suffragettes Holloway Jail Rose Lamartine Yates Dorset Hall Women's Suffrage Sites.	Merton Women in World War 1 Her Story: Examples of Notable Merton Women

Words and Pictures:

Click on the links below to view a range of films about women's history.

Useful Websites:

Puzzles & Activities:

Children's Resources:

For more heritage resources, visit our History Pages & Activities section.