Crs 1020 Forgotten Women (Register)

This seminar is a Zoom-only meeting and is open to members of the public and FHACT members.  After registering to attend via Zoom, you will receive an email with a link to the external Zoom website to complete the registration.

 This presentation will use a series of case studies to describe women who spent time in workhouses or asylums, the mothers of illegitimate children, prostitutes and women accused of witchcraft, among others. The sources used to tell their stories will be described, and a handout will be available.

Dr Janet Few has lectured as an experienced and qualified family, social, and community historian throughout the English-speaking world. She is also well known for her performances as her seventeen century alter ego, Mistress Agnes, and her writing of family history books and articles.