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Talk: A New History of Women's Work

Somerset Rural Life Museum

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Thu, 09 Oct, 2025 at 07:30 pm

1 hour

Chilkwell Street, BA6 8DB Glastonbury, United Kingdom

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Thu, 09 Oct, 2025 at 07:30 pm to 08:30 pm (BST)

Chilkwell Street, BA6 8DB Glastonbury

Glastonbury, United Kingdom

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Talk: A New History of Women's Work
Join us for a fascinating talk that sheds new light on the working lives of women during the Tudor and Stuart periods.

Professor Jane Whittle, an expert in economic and social history at the University of Exeter, presents research that challenges long-held assumptions about women’s roles in early modern society.

Drawing on compelling witness statements from court records, particularly rich sources from Somerset and Devon, Professor Whittle reveals the diverse and active contributions women made across the economy.

From shearing sheep and laundering clothes to trading second-hand iron and running alehouses, this lecture uncovers the real stories behind women’s everyday labour.

This event will take place in person at the Somerset Rural Life Museum in Glastonbury, with a live stream available for those who prefer to attend remotely.

Booking required:
£10 in person
£5 pay a bit less (online)
£7 pay a bit more (online)

Book your place here: https://swheritage.org.uk/events/a-new-history-of-womens-work/


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Talk: A New History of Women's Work, 9 October | Event in Glastonbury | AllEvents
Talk: A New History of Women's Work
Thu, 09 Oct, 2025 at 07:30 pm