Warrior Women
Meet the women who have shaped history: fighting for the vote, equal pay…their religion, their country. Not heroines, not villains, many flawed. But all the women on this tour fought for what they thought was right, often against the odds and they changed the world.
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Where: Whitehall
Duration: 1.5-2 hours
Distance: 2 kilometres - just over a mile
Meeting point: Westminster Pier, next to Westminster Tube
Finishes: St Martin-in-the-Fields Church, next to Trafalgar Square
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Who will enjoy this tour? Perfect for groups of friends, mothers and daughters, inspirational corporate events....anyone interested in the struggles of women through history. Lots of good stories and interesting women.
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You can book a slot online, or get in touch to arrange a time that suits you:
07912 583505 or mariehelly@yahoo.co.uk
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Accessibility: can be enjoyed by wheelchair users with some small adjustments. Let us know your needs ahead of time.
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Tour Highlights
Votes for Women
At Parliament Square we will hear about the women who fought for the vote - the militants, the propagandists, the peaceful protestors.....and how in November 1910 300 suffragettes attempted to storm Parliament; a day that became known as Black Friday. You will hear the remarkable stories of some of the women who were there on that day and you will see how their protests continue to inspire women and girls of all ages
The Forgotten Spy
Krystyna Skarbek aka Christine Granville; a Polish countess, Jewish heiress, adrenalin junkie, skier, horse-rider, and first woman to join the British intelligence services in World War II. She saved the lives of her comrades: a natural dare devil, she embraced danger. And yet you probably haven't heard of her; Her extraordinary story will stay in your memory long after the tour is over.