Inspiring women: the legacy of the First World War in South Gloucestershire
We have been awarded funding by the National Lottery Heritage Fund for the project, Inspiring Women: The Legacy of the First World War in South Gloucestershire. In 1918, the last year of the First World War, the Representation of the People Act allowed some women to vote for the first time. This project explores and shares stories about South Gloucestershire’s women to celebrate their achievements today and over the last 100 years.
The story of women’s achievements in South Gloucestershire includes the role women have played in the development of science, technology engineering and maths (STEM), industry, culture, sport, local politics, public service and social justice. We aim to inspire women from all walks of life, promoting an understanding of the legacy and value of women’s contribution over the last 100 years and how this has influenced our lives today.
Read about the nominated inspiring women from South Gloucestershire.....
Exhibition
The Inspiring Women exhibition consists of 6 banners. It is available for loan by contacting museums@southglos.gov.uk or kingswoodmuseum@gmail.com.
Inspiring Women exhibition banners
South Gloucestershire Inspiring Women – classroom resources and activities
Classroom activities and presentation slides are available for primary and secondary schools to download and use. Activities link to KS2 and KS3 National Curriculum History and PHSE
Download these six suggested activities, designed to be used flexibly within school sessions. Accompanying nominee selection document can be downloaded here.Download our session plan for primary schools here. (This can be used as one hour long session, or using our suggested activities and films, can last several sessions.)
The presentation is divided into the six categories with a related timeline for each, showing significant events and changes in law. Looking at each timeline and the related nominees in turn can be a way of students reflecting on how changes in society and the wider world has influenced the lives of individual, and how individuals have influenced changes in society. Please note: the presentation is also available as PowerPoint slides in the downloads section. Download and play our board game (for ages 11 plus, as well as adult groups). This game promotes discussion among players with an additional pack of cards which detail the timeline of the laws which have effected women’s equality. Please tell us what you think of the South Gloucestershire Inspiring Women learning resourcesSee downloads from the International Women’s Day Conference for Young People 2019: a report on the workshop at Aerospace Bristol and the Conference at the University of the West of England with examples of social media exhibition pieces and young people’s ideas.
Search these useful links to find learning resources about positive female role models and for international women’s day activities for primary and secondary groups.
Recommended reading for adults
Recommended reading for young people
The project has been made possible by money raised by National Lottery players.
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