‘Girl Conchies’: the story of British women pacifists in the Second World War. Dr Steven Illingworth (University of Cumbria)

Event Type: Branch

Takes Place: 9th February 2026

Time: 18.00

Venue: Edinburgh University, Doorway 4, Old Medical School quadrangle on Teviot Place, known as the William Robertson Wing

Description: Dr Illingworth, Lecturer in History Education at the University of Cumbria, explores an overlooked group in the history of twentieth-century pacifism.

How to book: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/girl-conchies-british-women-pacifists-in-wwii-dr-steven-illingworth-tickets-1496469022129?aff=oddtdtcreator

Price: free for members, suggested £5 donation for non-members

Email: EdinburghandEastHA@outlook.com

Organiser: Edinburgh & East of Scotland HA Branch

Lecturer: Dr Steven Illingworth (University of Cumbria)

Region: Scotland

Branch: Edinburgh & East of Scotland

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