Brighton & Hove Women's History Group
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    • Faith Matyszak-Gander (1931-2015)
    • Dr Louisa Martindale (1872-1966)
    • Harriot Mellon (1777-1837)
    • Lieutenant Jacqueline Nearne (1916-1982)
    • Helena Florence Normanton (1882-1957)
    • Ellen Nye Chart (1839-1892)
    • Jo Ovenden (1825-1907)
    • Mary (Molly) Attfield Paley (1893-1974)
    • Elizabeth Robins (1862-1952)
    • Ada Kate Schofield, née Hands (1859-1937)
    • Dorothy Stringer OBE (1894-1977)
    • Minnie Turner (1866-1948)
    • Octavia Wilberforce (1888-1963)
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Upcoming Event

Upcoming Event

Can’t Kill the Spirit at The Lantern Theatre for the Brighton Fringe 20-24 May 2026

Can’t Kill the Spirit premiered last summer in London to ****+ reviews and follows Chloe, a Greenham Common activist who reclaims her voice of protest, forty years after her experiences at the Peace Camp – where thousands of women lived and protested between 1981-2000. When a climate demonstration leads to life-changing consequences Read more

By BHWHG, 4 weeksApril 17, 2026 ago
Upcoming Event

Our next Drop-in will be on Tuesday 9th June at Jubilee Library!

Newcomers very welcome. …..Join us from 5.30-6.45 with drinks at the Dorset afterwards (optional) Our ‘Drop-ins’ are always free and take place in The Community Area of the Jubilee Library.

By BHWHG, 4 weeksApril 17, 2026 ago
Upcoming Event

Theatre Royal Brighton and BHWHG are delighted to announce that a successful bid has been made to erect a blue plaque honouring Ellen Nye Chart!

published by The Hovarian 26/4/26

By BHWHG, 4 weeksApril 17, 2026 ago
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