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Women and suffrage in Shakespeare’s Stratford

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Sylvia Morris

In the UK we’re currently celebrating the 100th anniversary, on 6 February 1918, of the Representation of the People Act by which at least some women were granted the right to vote. I’ve written before about Shakespearean links with the … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare, suffrage, and Stratford-upon-Avon

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Sylvia Morris

This week, 8-13 March, International Women’s Week has been celebrated around the world with an examination of the achievements of women and progress towards gender equality. Amanda Vickery’s three-part television series Suffragettes Forever! has documented the history of the struggle … Continue reading →

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