The History Department at University of Reading are embarking on a new blog series – historical Desert Island Discs. You can find the series via twitter @UniRdg_History or directly on…Read More >
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Latest news from the Astor100 project
Looking Back on International Women’s Day by Abbie Tibbott
International Women’s Day is celebrating its 109th year, and it is still as relevant as ever to women everywhere. There is so much that has been achieved, but yet so…Read More >
The life, legacy and work of my grandmother, Nancy Astor – by Emily Astor
Astor 100 has meant a huge amount to me personally, primarily it has been a wonderful tribute to the life, legacy and work of my grandmother Nancy Astor, as well…Read More >
‘That Vexed Question’: Nancy Astor’s Maiden Speech by Melanie Khuddro
This month we are celebrating the 100-year mark of Nancy Astor delivering her maiden speech to the House of Commons. A little over two months after becoming the first women…Read More >
A Sculptor’s journey – by Hayley Gibbs
When my design was selected for the statue of Nancy Astor on February 14th 2019, I knew I was embarking on quite a journey. An incredible amount of passion and…Read More >
Astor100 and women’s parliamentary history: where do we go from here? By Dr Jacqui Turner
I have been privileged to be the curator of Astor100, a major bipartisan series of academic and public engagements that have taken place during 2019 and Spring 2020. The programme…Read More >
Unveiling Nancy Astor’s Complicated Legacy – by Professor Julie Gottleib
An important commemoration The centenary commemoration of Nancy Astor’s election to Parliament by a by-election to become the first woman to take her seat in the House of Commons couldn’t…Read More >
Brilliant and Vivid Eloquence: Nancy Astor’s Maiden Speech, 24 February 1920 by Professor Judith Rowbotham
One hundred years ago today, on 24 February 1919, Nancy Astor became the first woman to speak in the house of Commons. Here, Professor Rowbotham, an independent scholar and Visiting…Read More >
Nancy Astor: 100 years of women in Parliament – Rachel Newton
2019 marked the centenary of Nancy Astor’s entry into Parliament, leaving a fascinating legacy for women today. The National Archives plays host to a variety of documents that illuminate this…Read More >
Celebrating 100 Years of Women in Parliament – 28 November 2019 – What a day!
On 28 November 1919, Nancy Astor was elected to Parliament, becoming the first female MP to take her seat. A century on, a train named in her honour took VIP…Read More >
