Visible in Stone is a partnership project exploring the relationship between women and the built environment, 1850-1950.
Find out how to do your own research into women's history using English Heritage and LondonMet resources.
Tell us your own stories and send your photos about women's history through buildings here!
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Women created and used many buildings in their struggles for freedom in education and employment.
Women began to make use of public spaces with surprising effects. From parks to shops, restaurants to lavatories, the built environment would never be the same again.
Women became increasingly involved in campaigning for better housing for working families and designing and building new buildings. Find out about female housing reformers, builders, designers and architects.
