Women and Power: Struggle for suffrage in the Midlands
The struggle for equal voting rights in Britain took decades, each generation inching closer to the ballot box. Women (and some men) across the Midlands were at the forefront of this battle.
Women and Power in the Midlands
In 2018 we'll be celebrating the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage by exploring the stories of women at places we care for in the Midlands
Women and Power: Exploring women’s history at our places
Explore the lives of those who fought for and against women's suffrage as we mark 100 years since some women were granted the right to vote. Uncover the previously untold stories of the women who helped shape our places with exhibitions, art installations, podcasts and more.
Women and Power exhibitions, art installations and events
Part of the Women and Power programme, many of our places are hosting exhibitions, art installations and events illuminating the stories behind the struggle for suffrage.