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Photo of Cllr Pat Hearn, Mayor of Eastbourne and first female Mayor of Eastbourne, Alice Hudson
2018 marks 100 years since women were given the right to vote for the first time. WayfinderWoman will celebrate the historic female figures of Eastbourne with an eye-opening exhibition of the achievements of these ladies over the past 100 years and more.—Wayfinder Woman, 25 October 2017
From one Woman to another
Over the last 18 months, a group of female volunteers has delved into the hidden women of Eastbourne’s past, a topic that has excited and impressed everyone involved in what is shaping up to be a unique project. The project, which was funded by a National Lottery grant of £79,500 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), has explored figures including Marie Corbett, the earliest known architect of foster care; Emily Phipps a suffragette and early proponent of equal pay for women; and aviator and industrialist Jessy Blackburn.
The two year project, run in partnership with Eastbourne Borough Council, has seen volunteers trained in research skills to track down the untold stories of these Eastbourne women who were influential artists, writers, inventors, industrialists and social reformers.
Cllr Pat Hearn, current Mayor of Eastbourne said: “There are some amazing women in Eastbourne, such as Alice Hudson, the first Madam Mayor we had in Eastbourne. It is a real privilege to follow in her footsteps and I am excited about hearing the other stories at the exhibition.”
Stuart McLeod, Head of HLF South East, said: “I’m delighted that money raised by National Lottery players can help women today to share the inspiring, and often under-researched, stories of historic female figures, who had a significant influence both locally and nationally.”
The exhibition will run from 12 January 2018 for a week at DC cafe’ and Gallery on 67-69 Seaside Road. For further information please contact Michelle on HYPERLINK “mailto:info@wayfinderWoman.com” info@wayfinderWoman.com
First female Mayor of Eastbourne, Alice Hudson
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