Tag Archives: women

Votes for (some) women!

Posted on February 6, 2018 by Capital Walks in London

One hundred years ago today, on 6th February 1918,  the Representation of the the People Act 1918 received Royal Assent and passed into law. Continue reading →

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New Walks for 2017

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Capital Walks in London

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 Capital Walks in London

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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