Louisa Maria Hubbard: Championing the Right of Women to Work
17th November, 14:00-16:00
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Assembly Rooms, North Street, PO19 1LQ
Organised by : Chichester Women's History Group
Life was difficult for single, 'genteel' Victorian women who needed to support themselves. What work was suitable, how could they train, and could they overcome the conventions of the day?
Drawing on Louisa M. Hubbard's memoir and information from her family, this talk explores the influences on a rich, intelligent woman who had no reason to work herself but who championed the right and the needs of others who did.
Sandra Lowton is a local historian and former teacher, and member of the Chichester Women's History Research Group. She has contributed to their book which will be available at this talk