Bridgnorth women are celebrated
Residents in Bridgnorth are being invited to help research the town's great women.
As March is International Women's Day and to celebrate International Women's Day next Tuesday, the Bridgnorth Library and Visitor Information Point is teaming up with Bridgnorth Civic Society to put together a new walking trail.
It is hoped to include fascinating stories of women of note from the town who made their mark in various fields, including Ethelflaed, Lady of the Mercians, the Anglo-Saxon Warrior Queen.
The tourist trail map builds on the idea that some of the women identified may be able to secure funding for a Blue Plaque to commemorate their achievements.
Councillor Julia Buckley, chair of the Bridgnorth Art Trail said, “This is a great initiative by our civic society and library to encourage a new focus when walking through our beautiful town.
" We have so many different stories to tell, let’s ensure we include all the good ones, so do get in touch with your idea. Speaking from experience I am not one bit surprised that Bridgnorth has produced so many women of note”.
Emma Spenser, Branch Manager of Bridgnorth Library and Visitor Information Point said: “We are very excited to be partnering with the Civic Society to promote the rich and varied history of our town. We are also planning our annual Bridgnorth History Week in May and look forward to working with many more history and heritage partners in the town and locality.”
