Join the Forgotten Women of Wakefield team at one of two workshops to hear about the history of the Wakefield Blind Society.
Formed in 1869 two influential women, Emily Fennell and Edith Wright, went on to change the course of history locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally with their campaign to make ophthalmia neonatorum a notifiable disease and led the way in establishing nationwide 'Workshops for the Blind'.
You will learn about the challenges the women faced, the people who supported them, and those who didn't and will be able to respond to what you are learning with paper weaving, badge making and painting on old records anything you feel you want to capture from their story whilst sharing yours.
CoffeeWrite has two entrances, one on Marygate and one on Silver Street. Our workshops will take place on the upper level, accessed by Silver Street making them accessible to all.
There is no cost to these workshops but we ask that you buy a coffee from CoffeeWrite to support this small independent business.
There are two opportunities to join us on Tuesday, 22 July
Session 1 - 1pm to 3pm
Session 2 - 4pm to 6pm
These workshops are offered free of charge, thanks to funding from Historic England. Be sure to book the correct session at the checkout.
Raising funds for Blue Plaques for Women
This event is one of a series of events, all being done to raise money for blue plaques for women. Did you know that each new plaque costs between £700 and £800? There are currently more than 33 plaques with dedicated female names in Wakefield, which makes us the top city in the UK to recognise our Forgotten Women BUT there are lots more women whose stories need to be told and acknowledged. Hear about some of them at the event and help us to raise the much needed publicity and funds for our next plaque.
Learn more about the Forgotten Women of Wakefield project and see how important it is that women are recognised for their achievements, and help Wakefield to become the first city with true blue plaque parity
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