2018 is the centenary of the first women gaining the right to vote. This was the result of the tireless efforts of the women’s suffrage movements, and of course, of Newnham’s co-founder and leader of the suffragist cause Millicent Garrett Fawcett. We were delighted when it was announced that Dame Millicent is to be the first woman to be honoured with a statue in Parliament Square, which will be unveiled on 24 April.
The members of the Roll Committee who organise London gatherings (Annette Spencer (NC 1988), Jenny Staples (NC 1965) and Rachael Ashton (NC 2007) felt it would be very special to hold an event to celebrate Millicent Garrett Fawcett, and we are all delighted to announce that will be holding an evening reception and talk at the House of Lords on Monday 30 April. We owe a debt of thanks to Baroness Jean Coussins for sponsoring the event, enabling us to use to the River Room, a truly historic venue.
Dr Gill Sutherland, Fellow Emerita and former Director of Studies in History is a noted authority on Millicent Garrett Fawcett, and we are very grateful that she has agreed to give us a talk on Dame Millicent in these hugely symbolic surroundings, before we make the 5 minute stroll around the corner to see the statue in its new home in Parliament Square.
The programme for the evening is as follows:
6pm – 7pm: Drinks and canapé reception
7pm – 7.50pm: Talk on Millicent Garrett Fawcett by Dr Gill Sutherland
7.50pm: (Optional) Viewing of the Millicent Garrett Fawcett statue in Parliament Square
This event costs £30 to cover the cost of refreshments and staffing.
Tickets must be booked in advance (before Friday 27 April) as we must provide the House of Lords with a guest list ahead of the event: fill out the form below to book a place and make payment.
We have a limited number of spaces so please book early to avoid disappointment.
PLEASE NOTE:
- Entry to the event will be via Black Rod’s Garden Entrance, which is Point 11 on this map.
- Security at the House of Lords is very stringent, and it can take some time to get in. Please bring a photo ID and ensure you give yourself 30 minutes to make your way through.
This event has now sold out. We are delighted that so many people are interested, but very sorry to disappoint.