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Join the Forgotten Women of Wakefield team on International Womens’ Day for their first event of 2025, to celebrate some of Wakefield’s interesting and incredible women.


Did men do ‘more’ in history? You’d think so given that only 14% of blue plaques celebrate the achievements of women. Join this informative, entertaining and engaging heritage walk and make your own mind up.


Did you know that Edith Mackie’s greatest legacy to Wakefield was in healthcare, education and providing opportunities for poor women?


Or that without Florence Beaumont all women in Great Britain would not have got the vote in 1928?


Or that without Ann Hurst, Elizabeth Dawson and Clara Clarkson, Wakefield would not have been at the centre of the British anti-slavery movement from 1832 onwards?


Some men are keen to tell us that other men throughout history ‘just did more’ but this is absolutely not true. On any level.


Wakefield’s Forgotten Women of Wakefield #blueplaqueparity campaign has proved over and over again that women from our Merrie City not only contributed to the political, social, economic, creative and spiritual landscape of our city but were the driving force behind fundamental changes within British History.


Celebrate on this Forgotten Women of Wakefield Blue Plaque heritage walk and learn more about the inspiring women who shaped our landscape, attitudes and identity.


Meet outside St John’s Church, Wentworth Street, Wakefield where the circular tour will begin. The tour is scheduled to last 90 minutes, but allow up to two hours; there’s a lot to tell you and the team are always happy to answer questions on the way.


Venue Details

Find us at

Wentworth Street, Wakefield, WF1 2QU

Phone

01924 371029