Women in Kent

A new illustrated booklet has been produced by Kent Archives for International Women's Day 2008 and the National Year of Reading.

The nine women featured came from all walks of life, from the highest levels of aristocracy to the poorest of people, and the period in which they lived covers over 450 years, from 1425 to 1875. Their ages range from the 12 year old Eva to the 'discrete oulde and maiden gentlewoman' who compiled a recipe book. A letter from Jane Austen to her favourite niece Fanny Knight is included.

We hope that this publication as well as the 'portraits' and quotes on this site will encourage you to open the door to our Archive centres where more treasures await discovery.

Copies of the booklet (priced £3.50 plus £1.50 postage and packing) are available from The Centre for Kentish Studies.