We are commemorating and celebrating Vote ‘l00 in
Nottingham because it is about women and the ongoing
debate about their rights and status in society.

Whilst it is recognised that the Representation of the People
Act in 1918 was only a partial victory, as the vote was only
granted to women over the age of 30. lt was an important
watershed and led eventually to all women gaining the same
rights as men to vote in 1928.

The vote was only won after a long and determined campaign for suffrage and Nottingham and Nottinghamshire women were key to this. New campaigns and feminist demands emerged after the end of WW1 .

These included the right for equal pay, the improvement of working conditions, decent housing and childcare, a list which continues to resonate with women today.

In our programme for Vote 100 we hope we have provide a range of events and activities for you to participate in. There is lots about Women’s History and plenty of opportunities for debate and discussion. We look forward to seeing you.

Nottingham Women’s History Group

WEA is the UK’s largest voluntary sector provider of adult education and they offer an exceptional range of history and local history courses. Their tutors are experts both in their subjects and in drawing parallels with our lives today.  Classes are active, and you will have opportunities to get involved and develop your research skills. WEA also offer trips and day schools.

• Ireland – The Troubles with Ann Parker Ref:C2338875 at Kimberley
• Suffragettes in the East Midlands with Rosa Straw Ref:C2338991 at Lowdham
• Britain – Conflict and Peace 1945-1950 with Ann Parker Ref:C2339160 at Newark

For information on course content, location, timing and costs please go to wea.org.uk/eastmidlands

A new project on a Nottinghamshire village in the 14th century has thrown up an intriguing question : Did the 1348/9 Black Death spread throughout the county? And if so, what is the nature of the evidence at a local level? The standard county histories appear to have very little or nothing beyond the general comment about 30% incidence across the country, with the notable exceptions of Newark and Nottingham. So did it occur everywhere, and how confidently do we know this?

Keith Hodgkinson of East Leake & District Local History society has recently sent an enquiry to all local history societies listed in the NLHA website, asking for evidence of the Black Death in their area. That’s over 100 email enquiries, and the response has been excellent so far and has generated lots of other links and suggestions. So a big thank-you to all those who have responded.

We hope to be able to publish a report on the results in a future edition. In the meantime, Keith says, please keep the replies rolling in!

Keith Hodgkinson khodgkinson@ntlworld.com

A  London-based TV Production company called 7Wonder is currently making a new documentary series for BBC4 titled The People’s History of the NHS. This three part series is a crowdsourced history of the health service, told through treasured mementos and objects from both its staff and patients through the ages.  Using these fascinating objects and personal stories and made in partnership with the University of Warwick’s History department and the Wellcome collection, these films will uncover a seventy year history of the highs and lows, triumphs and catastrophes of the NHS, which together paint a vivid, and often conflicted portrait of Britain.

7Wonder is trying to speak to as many people as possible who may have a story to tell or an interesting object to show  from the last 70 years, for example, perhaps you might know of someone who migrated here to work in the NHS in the mid 20th century and has a fascinating story to tell? Or maybe you know of someone who was affected by the Stafford Hospital scandal?  Or perhaps you know someone who still has a set of spectacles that were available for free on the NHS before payment was introduced in 1952?  It’s worth stressing these are just examples of the kind of thing 7Wonder might be interested in; they are casting their net high and wide for potential stories and are interested in any stories from 1948 to today that can reflect positive or negative experiences related to the NHS!

For more information contact Tom Macrae by email at  tommacrae@7wonder.co.uk or  phone 020 3701 7615.

Gedling Station and ‘the Back Line’. A display of images and stories, and a talk, exploring Gedling Station past, present and future.

An event organised by the Friends of Gedling Station (FoGS) and the Gedling Village Preservation Society (GVPS), with the support of Inspire.

Gedling Station (properly Gedling and Carlton Station) opened in 1874 as part of the Great Northern Railway line. It was used by holidaymakers visiting the seaside, goods trains, miners travelling to and from Gedling Colliery on the ‘paddy mails’, and even JRR Tolkien during his visits to family in the village.

Come along to hear about the history of the station, share any family stories, photos or items connected with this or other Nottinghamshire stations that you might have, and discover the Gedling Village of old.

Display: during library opening hours, Monday 8 January onwards
Talk: Thursday 1 February, 2pm. Free of charge. All welcome

Carlton Library, Manor Road, Carlton, Nottingham, NG4 3AY

The Friends of Gedling Station (FoGS) is a new group of volunteers interested in exploring potential futures for this historic building, and in uncovering the station’s history. We’re affiliated with Gedling Village Preservation Society. You can find more information about us and Gedling Station, and tell us about other events that you’d be interested in, at gedlingstation.weebly.com

Library opening hours:
Monday 9.30am-7.00pm
Tuesday 9.30am-6.00pm
Wednesday closed
Thursday 9.30am-7.00pm
Friday closed
Saturday 9.30am-1.00pm
Sunday closed

Exhibition at Newark Town Hall Museum: FREE entry

This small exhibition in the Spotlight Gallery from 14 March to 14 April 2018 explores the role of eight Mayoresses from 1914 to 1928, during the period of turbulence of the First World War, the aftermath, political engagement to full female suffrage in 1928.  The display is supported by a number of relevant artefacts and family activities and has been funded by Nottinghamshire Heritage Forum.

Museum Opening Hours:  10.30am to 3.30pm.  Closed Sundays and Bank Holidays, for more information phone 01636 680333 or go to  newarktownhallmuseum.co.uk

‘Discover Nottingham’s History’ is the Local Studies app, free to download onto your mobile device.  Use it to find out about our collections, see more of our images and to contact us. Please download the Discover Nottingham’s History app for iPhone or iPad or for android devices Discover Nottingham’s History

For more information or any questions please contact Nottingham Local Studies Library on 0115 915 2873 or email local_studies.library@nottinghamcity.gov.uk or go to http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/libraries/local-studies-and-family-history/

Volunteer Taster Day 20 January 2018

Are you looking for a new challenge?

Do you enjoy working with people and sharing information?

Are you passionate about history and wish to share your enthusiasm with the wider public?

Then the Workhouse has something for you. We are currently recruiting for a number of roles at The Workhouse and are looking to widen our team for 2018. If you want to know more, The Workhouse will be open 20 January for a Taste of Volunteering Day. Take part in an outside tour with one of our tour guides, experience the Workhouse from a volunteer’s perspective and learn more about our fascinating history. Pre-booking required. Contact Emma Michalak on 01636 817263 or email emma.michalak@nationaltrust.org.uk

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Pay a visit to the fascinating Nottinghamshire’s People exhibition on display in the Gallery, at Worksop Library. Originally created by Nottinghamshire Archives with The University of Nottingham’s Manuscripts and Special Collections Team, the exhibition is now touring libraries. Featuring case studies including local people, the exhibition shows the range of documents that can build up a picture of someone’s life.

At Worksop Library from 02 December 2017 to 30 January 2018, open all day.