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The book was first published in 2011 and is now available for purchase online It is a history of women in nineteenth century Pocklington.. |
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 The Women's History Group book called 'Ladies Largely Predominating' was launched in August 2011. Pocklington History, like the nation's history is nearly all about men and their roles. The Pocklington Women's History Group came together to focus on the history of women in Pocklington and the surrounding area.The authors from left to right, Heather Anderson, Jo Green, Sue Skelton, Sue Bond, Jane Henley and Joyce Fowler.
From Mary Fawkes, a 14 year old agricultural labourer and occasional resident of Pocklington workhouse to Mary Dewsberry, a wealthy and charitable lady of the town. The aim of the booklet is to tell a little about what women were doing in nineteenth century Pocklington.
The book is available from ebay for the amazing price of £2.
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