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    • Louisa Martindale (née Spicer) (1839-1914)
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    • Hilda Martindale (1875-1952)
    • Isabella McKeown (1858-1941)
    • Sheila McWattie (1956-2015)
    • Harriot Mellon (1777-1837)
    • Eva Moore 1868 – 1955
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    • Patricia Norman (1924-2020)
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Celebrating Sophia Jex-Blake: Photos from the Blue Plaque Ceremony

We were delighted to attend the unveiling of a Blue Plaque for Sophia Jex-Blake on Saturday 31st October. Distinguished guests attended including Guest of Honour Dame Parveen Kumar GBE, one of the most influential figures in British medicine who unveiled Read more

By BHWHG, 2 weeksOctober 31, 2026 ago
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Invitation to the Unveiling of the Brighton & Hove Blue Plaque to Sophia Jex-Blake (1840 – 1912) Pioneer of Women’s Medical Education on Saturday 31st October

You are warmly invited to attend the unveiling of a Blue Plaque commemorating Sophia Jex-Blake. The plaque will be installed at 13 Sussex Square, Brighton, where her family lived for 25 years. Sophia spent significant time there both as a Read more

By BHWHG, 2 weeksOctober 26, 2026 ago
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Change of Chair for BHWHG

I am pleased to let you know that I have been elected Chair of the BHWHG, with immediate effect, as Gerry has stepped down.  I have worked with BHWHG for the past 8 years, and am looking forward to taking Read more

By BHWHG, 2 weeksOctober 26, 2026 ago
Upcoming Event

Our next Drop-in will be on Tuesday 12th January at Jubilee Library

Details to follow

By BHWHG, 3 weeksOctober 24, 2026 ago
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Louise Peskett’s Talk on ‘The Fearless and the Fabulous’ Trailblazing Women of B&H on Friday 9th October at Brighton Unitarian Church Opened to a Full House!

Local historian and author Louise Peskett gave a fantastic talk on ‘The Fearless and the Fabulous’ trailblazing women of Brighton and Hove. Thanks Louise! We had a full house and much positive feedback. The tea and cakes were a success Read more

By BHWHG, 4 weeksOctober 16, 2026 ago
Past Event

Regency Town House-BHWHG Talk: Women in the Arts in Brighton & Hove- Sunday 13th September-2pm

Talk: Women in the Arts in Brighton & HoveSun 13th September, talk at 2:00pmThe Regency Town House is located at 13 Brunswick Square, Hove, Brighton & Hove, BN3 1EHFree Admission Update: A good turn out for our talk at Regency Town House. speakers Read more

By BHWHG, 2 monthsAugust 31, 2026 ago
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Portslade History Day on September 5th-A successful Talk by BHWHG on Notable Women in Brighton!

Update! BHWHG attended Portslade History Day- and what a day it was! There was a great turn out and we gave our talk as planned- we received lots of positive feedback. We had our stall and, met new people interested Read more

By BHWHG, 3 monthsAugust 18, 2026 ago
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BHWHG Annual Summer Luncheon!

BHWHG gathered for their annual summer lunch – it was great to have catch up, good food and celebrate everyone’s contributions and hard work over the years. Looking forward to the rest of the year — lots of exciting projects Read more

By BHWHG, 3 monthsAugust 10, 2026 ago
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Blue Plaque for Ellen Nye Chart unveiled on 26th June 2026 at the Theatre Royal Brighton!

BHWHG’s Sue Delafons, blue plaque champion, worked with Theatre Royal, Brighton to successfully secure a plaque for Ellen Nye Chart. Ellen managed the theatre from 1876 to 1892 and is credited with transforming it into a venue of national standing. Read more

By BHWHG, 4 monthsJuly 2, 2026 ago
Past Event

BHWHG will have a stall at Community Charity Day at Royal Pavilion Gardens on Saturday 4th July, 10 – 4pm. Drop by and see us!

This annual event is held on the Royal Pavilion Gardens, by kind permission of the Royal Pavilion and Museums Trust.   There will be stalls from local community groups and charities, a visit from the Mayor, tombolas, raffles, Canine Partners and their Read more

By BHWHG, 4 monthsJuly 2, 2026 ago

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