Event Type: Branch

Takes Place: 9th February 2027

Time: 7.00 p.m.

Venue: Lecture Theatre, Roland Levinsky Building, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AA

Description: This is a discussion of the experiences of women with the Royal Navy in the 17th Century. It examines women who travelled on naval vessels and their experiences, women who did business with the navy such as contractors, the wives and widows of sailors. The talk sheds light on the roles and opportunities available to women in early modern British society.

How to book: Eventbrite

Price: Free for national and local members of the HA and for Plymouth University students, Visitors £6.00, concessions £4.00

Tel: 01752 843750

Email: a.cousins345@btinternet.com

Website: www.ha-plymouth.org.uk/

Organiser: Alan Cousins

Lecturer: Professor Elaine Murphy, University of Plymouth

Region: South-West England

Branch: Plymouth