ALICE WHEELDON: DAUGHTER OF DERBY!

Talk about Derby's Suffragette, sentenced for an 'assassination threat'

In August, the descendants of Alice Wheeldon will be visiting Derby. As part of their itinerary there will be a lecture at Derby Central Library, plus a short play.

Alice Wheeldon, Derby's Suffragette


For almost a century, Derby's Alice Wheeldon and her family have been vilified as the Peartree conspirators. Accused of attempting to murder Lloyd George, the Prime Minister, they were imprisoned and Alice herself died soon afterwards.


But didn't they campaign for workers' and women's rights, as well as support conscientious objectors to the slaughter of WW1? And were they innocent or guilty?


This meeting will review significant new evidence and ask whether we should, in fact, be proud of this Daughter of Derby.


Venue Derby Central Library,
Derby DE1
Time 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Date Thursday 30 August 2012
How to book: Cost £6. Early booking is advised. Please contact Derby Local Studies Library on 01332 642240 or email localstudies.library@derby.gov.uk Minicom 01332 380712.

Web link http:// www.derby.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/derby-libraries/local-studies-library/

derby.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/libraries/derby-libraries/local-studies-library/