Talk about the Suffrage Movement in Reading by Dr Margaret Simons Wednesday 16 April Meadow Suite Whitenights

Tea: 3pm Talk: 4pm

Dr Simons, an experienced adult education tutor who is Secretary of the Berkshire History Society and a trustee for the Mills Archive, will outline the progress of the demand for women’s suffrage in Reading from 1866, when a national petition was signed by just one supporter in the town, through the growth of local political support in the late 19th century, to mass demonstrations and direct action in the 1910s, culminating in equal representation in 1928 Tea/coffee with cakes will be available from 3.00 pm in the Meadow Suite, Park House, and will be followed by the talk at 4.00 pm.

Please use the form that was enclosed with information already sent to members to say if you will be coming to the talk, and whether you would like tea.