Remarkable Women of Putney

Fri May 29 2026 at 10:30 am to 12:30 pm UTC+01:00

Putney Station | London

Gail Golding
Publisher/HostGail Golding
Remarkable Women of Putney
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A 2-hour guided walk celebrating how often forgotten women connected to Putney overcame obstacles with resilience, determination and courage
About this Event

Join me on this 2-hour guided walk and discover how women like Grace Fanner, who was refused a university degree as a woman, became headmistress of the County Secondary School. Or how, Eileen Lecky, during a period when not allowed to vote, established the first infant welfare centre in Putney. And Anna Larpent, who documented daily life in her 57-year diary participated in decision-making about which plays to licence for the stage.

Some of the women were known in wider society. Like Mary Shelley, whose often tragic life resulted in her book, Frankenstein, and a move to Putney. Ethel Smyth, whose family were against her studying music but went on to compose the official Suffragette anthem. And Mary Hazard, who battled family to do nurse training, then became one of the longest-serving National Health Service nurses.

Discover their stories on this guided walk.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Putney Station, Putney High Street, London, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 10.00

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