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This page follows Dr. Sheila Hanlon's past and recent research projects. Her interests include Victorian and Edwardian cycling history and the WWI and WWII Women's Land Army, both in Canada and Britain.
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Daisy Bell
The Wheelwomen pages have a new addition, Frances Evelyn ‘Daisy’ Greville, The Countess of Warwick. Daisy, as she was commonly known, was a society hostess, royal mistress, champion of women’s and worker’s rights, and … Continue reading
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Tagged bicycle, countess of warwick, Daisy Bell, Frances Evelyn Daisy Greville, Wheelwomen
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Wheelwomen: Q-Z
The Countess of Warwick, Frances Evelyn ‘Daisy’ Greville Society cyclist, The Countess of Warwick Frances Evelyn ‘Daisy’ Greville, The Countess of Warwick (1861–1938) was one of Edwardian England’s leading socialites and philanthropists. It is, however, for her role as royal mistress that … Continue reading
Wheelwomen: I-P
The Pankhursts: Clarionettes and Suffragettes Emmeline, Christabel and Sylvia Pankhurst Cycling was a family affair for the Pankhursts, who famously founded the Women’s Suffrage and Political Union. Dr Richard Pankhurst (1834-1896) was an avid cyclist and prominent member of the … Continue reading
Tagged bicycle, christabel, clarion, emmeline, pankhurst, Sylvia, WSPU
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Wheelwomen
Announcing The New Wheelwomen Page Wheelwomen is a new page featuring short profiles of women who made cycling history. While many of these individuals appear in the body of my work, they deserve attention in their own right. Not only … Continue reading
Wheelwomen: A-H
Madame Sarah Grand: New Woman A-Wheel Madame Sarah Grand posed with her bicycle, Kensington In addition to being one of the leading literary figures of her time Sarah Grand was, in keeping with the idea of the New Woman she … Continue reading
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Wheelwomen
Wheelwomen: An index of inspiring lady cyclists Wheelwomen is a new page featuring short profiles of women who made cycling history. Many of these individuals pop up on the margins of cycling history, but they deserve attention in their own … Continue reading
Last Chance to See Cycling to Suffrage at The Women’s Library
Cycling to Suffrage: The Bicycle and Women’s Rights, 1890-1914 Closes 8 Sept 2012–See the show while you still can! This special exhibit explores the history and politics of women’s bicycling In 1895, American activist Elizabeth Cady Stanton famously declared that … Continue reading
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Tagged bicycle, cycling, cycling to suffrage, exhibit, history, sheila hanlon, the women's library, women
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Women’s Cycling Resource List for Londoners
Interested in learning to ride or getting involved with a local cycling group? Check out the resource list that accompanies the “Cycling to Suffrage” exhibit at The Women’s Library. Women’s Cycling Resource List, 2012 Follow the links in the pdf … Continue reading
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Tagged bicycle, cycling, cycling to suffrage, london, resource list, women, women's cycling club
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“Cycling to Suffrage” on The Bike Show, Resonance Radio
Want to know what an 1885 photo of a wax mannequin on a tricycle tells us about the dress reform movement? Or hear how local residents in 1890s Malden reacted to the sight of a lady cyclist’s bloomers? Listen … Continue reading
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Tagged bicycle, bloomers, cigarette, cycling to suffrage, history, new woman, radio, resonance, smoking, suffrage, The Bike Show, women
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Cycling to Suffrage Exhibit Opening Announced
“Cycling to Suffrage: The Bicycle and Women’s Rights, 1890-1914″ opens at The Women’s Library 21 March 2012 Cycling has long been associated with the emancipation of women, from the fashionable lady cyclists of the 1890s to the more politically motivated … Continue reading
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Tagged bicycle, cycling to suffrage, exhibit, rights, the women's library, women
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