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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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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
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
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
A Bicycle Built for Two
Kate and William’s Tandem The video above shows Boris Johnson’s very fitting wedding present to newlyweds Kate Middleton and Prince William: a tandem bicycle. Their marital bicycle is a Barcley hire bike built for two. The tandem has a long … Continue reading
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Tagged bicycle, boris johnson, countess of warwick, daisy daisy, history, royal wedding, tandem
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