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Women's History

Welcome to our guide to women's history. Learn about famous faces, explore England’s past, discover more about English Heritage sites and find loads of fun things to watch, read and do!

Here's what we've got in store for you:

Learn to draw Princess Sophia Duleep Singh

Calling all aspiring artists! Join Kids Rule! illustrator Wesley Robins to learn how to draw Princess Sophia Duleep Singh, who campaigned for women's rights. Grab some paper and a pencil or pen and get ready!

Famous queens

Discover two of England's most famous queens – Queen Elizabeth I and Queen Victoria. Read their stories, then follow our step-by-step guides to draw them too!

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Inspiring women from history

Did you know that the first computer programmer was a woman? Have you heard about the Elizabethan countess who had two houses being built and furnished at the same time? Or even that in the past, only men were allowed to vote in elections?

Discover the stories of six inspirational women from history: who they were, what they did and why we should remember them today.

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A day in their lives...

What was life like for young girls growing up in the past? Find out as we step into the the shoes of Frances Anne, daughter of a Tudor Earl, and Georgian girl Jemima Campbell.