By Tim Lambert Women’s Jobs in the 19th Century During the 19th century, the Industrial Revolution transformed life in Britain and in other countries in Europe and North America. By the end of the century, life was becoming more and more comfortable for most women. In the 19th century at least 80% of the population… Continue reading Women in the 19th Century
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Women in the 18th Century
By Tim Lambert Education for Girls in the 18th Century In the 1700s girls from well-off families went to boarding schools. Poor girls sometimes went to dame schools where they were taught to read and write. Also, in some towns, there were charity schools called blue coat schools because of the colour of the uniforms.… Continue reading Women in the 18th Century
Women in the 17th Century
By Tim Lambert Women’s Jobs in the 17th Century In the 17th century, some women had jobs. Some of them worked spinning cloth. Women were milliners, dyers, and embroiderers. There were also washerwomen. Some women worked in food preparation such as brewers, bakers, or confectioners. Women also sold foodstuffs in the streets. A very common… Continue reading Women in the 17th Century
Women in the 16th Century
By Tim Lambert It is a myth that 16th-century women were meek and submissive. Some were strong-minded and they had more influence than is sometimes imagined. In 1513 Henry VIII went to war in France. He made the queen, Catherine of Aragon, Governor of the Realm, and Captain-General of the home forces in his absence.… Continue reading Women in the 16th Century
Women in the 20th Century
By Tim Lambert Women’s Rights in the 20th Century During the 20th century women gained equal rights with men. Technological and economic changes made it inevitable that women would be given the same rights as men. By 1884 the majority of men in Britain were allowed to vote. So in 1897 local groups of women… Continue reading Women in the 20th Century
Famous Women in History
There have been many famous women throughout history. Below is a list of just some of them, rulers, writers, artists, and more. Famous Women in The Ancient World Kubaba Kubaba is the first recorded female ruler in history. She was queen of Sumer, in what is now Iraq about 2,400 BC. Enheduanna 2285-2250 BC Enheduanna… Continue reading Famous Women in History
A Brief Biography of Catherine of Aragon
By Tim Lambert Catherine of Aragon was born on 16 December 1485. She was the daughter of Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella of Castile. Like most upper-class girls at that time, Catherine was highly educated. As an adult, she was very erudite. Because of her learning, she was admired by scholars like Erasmus and Juan… Continue reading A Brief Biography of Catherine of Aragon
Famous 16th Century Women
By Tim Lambert There were many famous women in Europe in the 16th century. Women were rulers, writers, artists, and entrepreneurs. The following is a list of some of the great women of the 16th century. Jeanne d’Albret 1528-1572 She was the queen of Navarre Isabella Andreini 1562-1604 Isabella was an actress and writer Catherine… Continue reading Famous 16th Century Women
Famous Women of the Middle Ages
By Tim Lambert There were many famous women in the Middle Ages in Europe. Women were rulers, writers, doctors, book illuminators, and entrepreneurs. The following is a list of some of the great women in the Middle Ages. The Early Middle Ages Clotilde 475-545 Clotilde married Clovis, the king of the Franks who ruled northern… Continue reading Famous Women of the Middle Ages
A Brief Biography of Charlotte Bronte
By Tim Lambert Her Early Life Charlotte Bronte was a great writer of the early 19th century. Charlotte was born on 21 April 1816 at the parsonage in Market Street in Thornton near the rapidly growing town of Bradford. Her father was Reverend Patrick Bronte. Her mother was Maria. They had 6 children. However, two… Continue reading A Brief Biography of Charlotte Bronte