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The life, legacy and work of my grandmother, Nancy Astor – by Emily Astor

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4th March 20204th March 2020

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 >

The life, legacy and work of my grandmother, Nancy Astor – by Emily Astor

Celebrating 100 Years of Women in Parliament – 28 November 2019 – What a day!

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19th December 201919th December 2019

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 >

Celebrating 100 Years of Women in Parliament – 28 November 2019 – What a day!

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