Tag Archives: Bloomsbury

Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day 2020

Posted on February 28, 2020 by Sue McCarthy

All our walks this March have a women’s theme. There are spies and socialists, politicians and pacifists, suffragists and scientists, medics and mystery writers. And of course we take you to to some lovely and lesser known London places. Our … Continue reading →

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New Walks for 2017

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Sue McCarthy

After a couple of months of hibernation and planning I’m shall be starting to offer a regular programme of walks again from March. I’m excited  to announce new walks for 2017 about two women I admire  very much. Ada Salter: Beautifying Bermondsey … Continue reading →

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The ‘New Woman’

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Sue McCarthy

Meet the independent women of the late 1800s and early 1900s. Long before the Boris bike (though that should really be the Ken bike) the Rover safety bicycle offered new freedom to women as well as healthy outdoor exercise. Fashion adapted to … Continue reading →

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