Fri 17 Jan 2025: Warrior Woman of the English Civil War
Finstock Local history Society presents-
A talk by Stephen Barker : Warrior Woman of the English Civil War
During the English Civil War women were not meek bystanders who took no part in the conflict, but actively participated in a variety of ways, challenging the orthodoxies of their day and perhaps our own preconceptions. This talk looks briefly at six women who took part in the fighting, under-took spying missions and negotiated deals with politicians. It also touches briefly upon cross-dressing soldiers; widows seeking compensation from Parliament and political activists.
Finstock Village Hall -Bar opens 7.30pm - Talk begins at 8pm