We research, collect and where possible, publish information on the historic contribution of women and girls to the life and heritage of Brighton and Hove.
We facilitate public events that mark and celebrate women’s history in Brighton, along with important campaigns such as the Mary Clarke Statue Appeal.
We encourage others to celebrate women’s history and advise and assist the Council and other local bodies, as appropriate.
We are proud to announce our new book, ‘Women of Brighton and Hove – An Anthology-Volume 2’ (2025) which covers woman and work based on research carried out by BHWHG. This follows on from our first volume published in 2022 ‘Women of Brighton & Hove – An Anthology’. Both our books are available to buy at various events we attend and talks that we give. In the meantime, please visit our Notable Women section to read about some of these fabulous women!
Meet the Committee!
We are a local group who are all interested in women’s history and Brighton! We welcome people of all ages to join our group – so if you would like to know more about us and how you can get involved, please email us on bhwhistoryg@gmail.com
Gerry – Chair
Gerry is a feminist historian who taught Women’s Studies and Life History at the University of Sussex. She has published work on Women’s Suffrage, Women’s Trade Unions and working women’s lives. She is also a Director of QueenSpark Books which publishes many local history books. Her other interests include playing the piano, the arts and working in her allotment and garden.
Maria – Secretary & Blue Plaque Lead
Maria has a background in Art History and Cultural Studies, and is also a member of her local history group, currently researching the people who lived in the local area years ago. Maria loves history and is keen to encourage others to develop their academic and research skills. In her spare time she enjoys reading, painting, gardening and spending time with her family.
Jenny – Research & Drop-in Lead
Jenny first became interested in women’s history while researching her own family history. The women’s histories were always more difficult to uncover, so she joined to help others to discover the invisible lives of women in Brighton & Hove. In her spare time she enjoys exploring the eateries of our city & discovering new cousins through her research.
Miranda – Treasurer & Website/Social Media Lead
Miranda has a background in social anthropology and social work. As a Brightonian she has always had a keen interest in local history. Since joining BHWHG, she has been researching working women who moved to Brighton in the late 19th century from a feminist perspective. Miranda enjoys the arts, cycling and spending time with family.
Clare – Comms Secretary & Research Lead
Clare has lived in Brighton for over 40 years and has long been interested in the history of the lives of working women. She is involved with two charities in the city and enjoys art, reading, walking on the Downs and researching her family history.
Talk by Sue Delafons on Tuesday 10th March at 2:30pm at The Friends’ Meeting House, Ship Street, Brighton. £2.50 on the door. Also guided Walk: selected highlights of the above on Saturday 14th March at 11 Read more
Hello everyone! 2025 was a very busy and successful year for our group. In addition to attracting many new supporters, holding popular monthly drop-in sessions and raising our profile via social media we engaged in a wide range of Read more
Our next “Drop-in” on Tuesday 10th February will feature a discussion with Jane Traies (Author and Film Maker) about how to obtain information and stories through “Oral Histories” ….hope you can join us from 5.30-6.45 with Read more