Elizabeth Group Congleton

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Gender and history

Elizabeth’s Group – Congleton

The work of the Elizabeth’s Group is exceptionable in promoting one of the unsung heroines of British suffragism. As Elmy’s biographer, it is wonderful to see her taking her rightful place at the heart of the history of women’s suffrage.

Dr Maureen Wright standing beside the statute of Elizabeth in Congleton. She is holding flowers.
Gender and history

Women’s suffrage in seven portraits

Seven of the most important campaigners for women’s suffrage in the UK were depicted in portrait-style by historian Dr Maureen Wright. Her talk on for International Women’s Day 2023 included on suffragist and suffragette Elizabeth Wolstenholme Elmy.

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