Minding Our Own Business: How and Why did Women’s Occupations Change in the Nineteenth Century?

During the first fifty years of the nineteenth century there was a significant acceleration of national socio-economic change. The accompanying widespread transition occurred also in Halesworth. Women's occupations developed under these conditions. Not all aspects of life became better (low wages, political disablement, sex-specific unskilled jobs, workhouses and asylums were still prevalent), but many did, and female entrepreneurs often flourished here. This paved the way for women to make a significant leap forward towards financial independence and enjoy an increased share in the evolving national prosperity. Talk given by Lisa Hyde, Coordinator of the U3A Local History Group. Discussion and Q&A follows the talk.

Timings

Wednesday 16 September:

1400-1530

Location & directions

History Hub at Magickal Emporium, 1 Marketplace, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8BA

Directions:

At the History Hub at Magickal Emporium.

Contact on day:

Lisa Hyde

Telephone number:

+447950980641

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Booking via the Cut website

Booking contact name:

Cut Box Office

Booking telephone number:

+443003033211

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking opens:

25 Aug 2026 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

07 Sep 2026 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

No dogs Limited wheelchair access as steps into shop Toilets available in Marketplace

Additional information

Max number of people:

25

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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