Suffragettes of Kent Saturday Talk

15th July
Suffragettes of Kent Saturday Talk
Location is Sevenoaks Museum, Sevenoaks Kaleidoscope, Buckhurst Lane, TN13 1LQ) History Talk: Suffragettes of Kent Saturday 15 July 11:00 to 12:30 Join author Jennifer Godfrey to hear stories of hope, determination, courage and sacrifice of those campaigning for women’s suffrage in Kent. Topics covered will include: a peaceful suffrage pilgrimage, suffrage van tours, militant action in Kent, the previously untold story of a Kent working class maid arrested and imprisoned for window-smashing in London, the boycotting of the 1911 census and forcible feeding. The talk will draw out stories relevant to the Sevenoaks area and there will be a chance for Q&A afterwards. £4 ticket includes tea or coffee and a biscuit. Booking is essential. Email sevenoaksmuseum@kent.gov.uk, telephone 03000 41 94 56 or visit the Library information desk to reserve a place. Jennifer will also be selling signed copies of her book at the event.