Women's Lives (9 reviews)
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ISBN: 9781848843684
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Researching Women’s Social History 1800 - 1939
Jennifer NewbyFound in: Family History Books
Paperback 224 pages
ISBN: 9781848843684
Published: 24 October 2011
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Women’s lives have traditionally gone unrecorded in history. But housewives, factory girls and servants all had their own distinctive voices, and, if you know where to look, there are plenty of sources to explore.
Jennifer Newby’s guide to women's social history between 1800 and 1939 includes essential starting points for research. A useful handbook for family historians, as well as an engaging read for social history lovers, each chapter focuses on a different group, with suggestions for further reading and a helpful timeline.
Compare the lives of factory workers, middle-class women, domestic servants, criminals, aristocrats and agricultural labourers. Hear the voices of obscure women alongside those of celebrities – from rebellious servant Hannah Cullwick to daring aristocrat, Lady Colin Campbell, prostitute Ellen Reece, and bored middle-class daughter, Katherine Chorley.
If you want to trace female ancestors or simply discover more about how women lived in the past, then this book is ideal to help you get started with your own research.
Jennifer Newby’s guide to women's social history between 1800 and 1939 includes essential starting points for research. A useful handbook for family historians, as well as an engaging read for social history lovers, each chapter focuses on a different group, with suggestions for further reading and a helpful timeline.
Compare the lives of factory workers, middle-class women, domestic servants, criminals, aristocrats and agricultural labourers. Hear the voices of obscure women alongside those of celebrities – from rebellious servant Hannah Cullwick to daring aristocrat, Lady Colin Campbell, prostitute Ellen Reece, and bored middle-class daughter, Katherine Chorley.
If you want to trace female ancestors or simply discover more about how women lived in the past, then this book is ideal to help you get started with your own research.
The author presents an insight into women’s lives in Britain in a variety of careers and situation. The six main chapters deal with women in domestic service, those working on the land, those working in... [read full review]
Bristol & Avon Family History Society, March 2012
Jennifer Newby’s guide to women’s social history between 1800 and 1939 includes essential starting points for research. A useful handbook for family historians, as well as an engaging read for social history lovers, each chapter... [read full review]Kent Family History Society Journal, March 2012
This handy guide reminds us of places where women are to be found, if only we look.Who Do You Think You Are Magazine
In the past, women were less likely to literate than men, their career options were far more limited and they were rarely financially independent – so it’s no wonder that the history books are full... [read full review]Womens Weekly, Jan 2012
This gives an interesting window into women’s lives and careers from 1800 to 1939. Newby provides an engaging read for social history lovers, and a useful handbook for family historians.Scotland Magazine, Jan 2012
The book is laid out clearly and is presented and structured with the researcher in mind. Someone looking for information on a particular topic can quickly turn to the relevant section. This is an excellent... [read full review]Federation of Family History Societies
An author from Knaresborough has written a book looking at women’s lives through history. Jennifer Newby who was brought up in the town, focused on social history between 1800 and 1930 after finding the... [read full review]Harrogate Advertiser, 9th Dec
Drawing on delightful original sources, Jennifer brings 19th and early 20th century women to life and helps you put those in your female line into context, whether they were factory workers, Land Girls, aristocrats or... [read full review]Family History Monthly, Hollie Bond, Dec 2011
Answer the following question for a chance to win a copy of Women's Lives by Jennifer Newby, editor of Family History Monthly magazine. Published by Pen and Sword, this is a brilliant research guide for... [read full review]Find My Past, Online Newsletter Competition, 01/12/11
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About Jennifer Newby
Jennifer Newby is the editor of Family History Monthly magazine, and previously worked on Ancestors magazine, at The National Archives. You can read other women's history pieces by Jennifer on her website: www.writingwomenshistory.co.uk
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