Women’s History in H&F
Our Women’s History Month webpages and booklet are a place for us to highlight just some of the pioneering women who have lived or worked in H&F.
What we consider to be ‘history’ is partly shaped by who we celebrate publicly. At Hammersmith & Fulham, we take this responsibility seriously and ensure that local people or groups, who may have previously been overlooked in history books, are now brought to the foreground.
In 2020 we launched our first Black History Heritage Trail – an interactive way to learn more about our borough’s history. This year we are pleased to launch our first Women’s History Heritage Trail. We hope you enjoy retracing the lives of H&F women who have helped to shape the borough’s cultural fabric, and the wider history of England.
A place of particular pride is Hammersmith & Fulham’s role in feminist movements. From Dora Montefiorie to Lolita Roy, our borough's history is rich with women who played a vital part in women’s suffrage and liberation. However, it is important to remember that hundreds of women and men from across H&F will have supported the wider movement. Similarly, we hope these pages can inspire everyone to consider their role in supporting the continuing fight for gender equity.
Bringing light to these heroines is not just about celebrating past achievements, it’s about recognising where we are today.
So if you identify H&F women past and present who deserve more recognition – let us know! This is just the start.
Cllr Rebecca Harvey
H&F Cabinet Member for Social Inclusion & Community Safety
Cllr Emma Apthorp
H&F Lead Member for Women and Girls
Remarkable women in H&F
21st century women celebrated nationally
Influential women in Hammersmith & Fulham have seen their hard work recognised in this year’s New Year Honours list.
Celebrating women in H&F booklet
This is the first publication of the Hammersmith & Fulham’s Women’s History Month booklet which highlights just some of the pioneering women who have lived or worked in H&F. All the content in this booklet will also be part of our celebrating women in H&F webpages.
We know that this is not a complete guide to Hammersmith & Fulham’s Women’s history.
It’s an evolving project and we know just how big a task it is given H&F’s unique history and diversity. Please help us shed light on the women who deserve more recognition or remarkable locations that have had a big impact in the community.
Send us your suggestions at: heritage@lbhf.gov.uk
