Remarkable Women of Putney - A guided walk

Join this 2-hour guided walk that celebrates often forgotten and side-lined stories about women with a connection to Putney.

Discover how all these women overcame the obstacles placed in front of them with resilience, determination and courage.

Discover how women like Grace Fanner, who was refused a university degree as a woman, became headmistress of the County Secondary School. How Eileen Lecky, during a period when not allowed to vote, established the first infant welfare centre in Putney. Or Anna Larpent, whilst documenting daily life in her 57-year diary, participated in decision-making about which plays to licence for the stage.

Some of the women were known in wider society. Like Mary Shelley, whose often tragic life resulted in her book, Frankenstein, and a move to Putney. Ethel Smyth, who received little support for her music yet went on to compose the official Suffragette anthem. And Mary Hazard, who battled family to do her nurse training, then became one of the longest-serving National Health Service nurses.

To book:

Sunday 24 May: https://tinyurl.com/2x7fxska

Friday 29 May: https://tinyurl.com/bdcvh93b