HerStory: A Walk Through Time
HerStory : A Walk Through Time was part funded by Historic England as part of a pilot to find new creative ways for young people to recognise important aspects of their shared heritage. You can find out more on the Historic England website. The project was delivered as part of the Heritage Doncaster research programme Changing The Record.
Throughout 2022, community researchers explored the lives of women from Thorne, Mexborough and Edlington. A shortlist of six women was drawn up based on their research. A group of young people worked with illustrator Phil Sheppard and Heritage Doncaster staff to vote on which stories should be displayed on panels in their communities. The stories of the three selected women, Katy Richardson of Edlington, Marie Singleton of Mexborough, and Gill Coultard of Thorne are explored below. You can also read the stories of Lilian Marjorie Horton, Dora Haigh, and Emily Wilson.
Katy Richardson
Edlington
Mountain climber and explorer
Marie Singleton
Mexborough
First female councillor on Mexborough Urban District Council
Gill Coultard MBE
Thorne
First female footballer to reach 100 caps for England
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Lilian Marjorie Horton
Edlington
Dedicated fundraiser, school governor and community figure
Dora Haigh
Mexborough
Well-known Mexborough school teacher
Emily Wilson
Thorne
First female councillor on Thorne Rural District Council
