22 October ; Women in the First World War

Historian Stephen Barker returns to give this talk. Women played many roles in WW1, including in the military, on the home front and in factories. As well as increased financial independence, women enjoyed a greater social freedom. For the first time, young single women could openly visit pubs, cinemas and other public places unaccompanied by men. The talk also highlights the impact of the war on women’s health and well-being, relationships and child rearing, as well as what happened after the Armistice.