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Pauline Alden
We are sorry to announce the death of Pauline, one of our founder members, in August 2024. She played a big part, especially in the
Trailblazers launch 1st August 2024
As part of York Civic Trust’s ‘Trailblazers’ city-wide sculpture trail a giant Tansy Beetle sculpture is going up in Rowntree Park featuring June Hargreaves, one
International Women’s Day 8 March 2024 – update
Herstory.York and York Museums Trust continue to partner on research projects with the University of York. In 2023-24 we worked with BA History students on
Herstory.York win an award!
Women’s History Network Community History Prize, 2023. There were some excellent entries for the Community History Prize with some wonderful, creative projects. The judges awarded
First ever woman leader of City of York Council!
Councillor Claire Douglas (Labour) has become the first woman to lead the unified authority in York. Claire said “I want there to be a majority
Women’s History Month (March) and International Women’s Day (8 March) POSTER
Yes, we know, people should be encouraged to think about women’s history generally, not just at specific times! Anyway, we have produced a downloadable poster