From Botanists to Suffragists: A Women’s History Event
To end women’s history month with a bang, we're opening The Georgian House after hours for an exclusive women's history experience!
About From Botanists to Suffragists: A Women’s History Event
Join us this international women's month for an exclusive visit at the Georgian House through the eyes of Edinburgh's women over the last two hundred years. From Botanists to Suffragists, explore the lives of women from all classes, backgrounds and identities.
From 7 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh and beyond, we will touch on women’s roles in political movements, fashion, cooking, writing and medicine as well as daily life.
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