Forgotten Burton Stories: Rebel Women
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Join local author, playwright and historian Elaine Pritchard, for the latest installment of Forgotten Burton Stories: Rebel Women.This brand-new iteration of the talk brings local heritage to life in Langan’s Tea Rooms, showcasing rare historical imagery alongside inspiring, untold local stories.
What to Expect
Brand-New Stories: Be the first audience to hear about two unusual Victorian-era female pub licensees from Burton, plus a feisty local show woman who capitalised on the arrival of early moving pictures.
Burton’s Local Trailblazers: Discover the history of local suffragettes, union-striking Burton factory workers, pioneering female journalists, and courageous campaigners.
The Story of Two Lilys: Learn about the incredible First World War efforts of Lily Rawlings, who navigated a man’s world to protect her conscientious objector brother and Lily Thomas, who organized 27,500 food parcels for Burton prisoners of war in Germany.
What’s Included
Your £20 ticket includes entry to the talk and a freshly prepared Langan’s Afternoon Tea, featuring:
Selection of handmade sandwiches
Freshly baked scone with clotted cream & jam
Slice of delicious cake
Tea or coffee
Supporting Local Charities
Copies of the book Friendship, Love & Truth will be available to purchase for £15.99, alongside commemorative Vale Rawlings postcards and a charity raffle.
100% of proceeds from book sales, postcards, and raffle tickets will go directly to support two vital local causes: YMCA Burton and SARAC.
Date
Sunday 27 September 2026 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (UTC+01)Location
Langan's Tea Rooms
George Street, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire DE14 1DP
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