Factory Girls ‘airbrushed’ from sculpture Thks to Elaine McGee for platforming the women’s voices and experiences.

Only 3% of civic monuments commemorate named women. 'This was such a brilliant opportunity to give the women of Derry an actual statue that represented them.’ Anya Pearson VISIBLEWomenUK maryanningrocks.co.uk

"For far too long the historical contribution of Irish women in the struggle for emancipation, independence and equality and to our social life has been overlooked…’ President of Ireland ☘️✨✨ Time to stop the bias. #herstory

Exciting news - we have a Matchgirls exhibition in the Parliament for the whole of next week. Huge thanks to Uma Kumaran MP and team for making this possible. Uma has also secured an Adjournment Debate for next Wednesday evening about the Strike. #matchgirls1888

If you're in Parliament this week please come and look at the exhibition about the Matchgirls, and learn about their importance in trade union history.

LONDON, UK How Many Statues of Women Are There in London? Look Up London has put together a comprehensive list of 28 non-royal women. It also comes with a map. Who has vistied some of these? lookup.london/international-…

Thanks GMB Politics London for your continued support in keeping this important story alive - particularly as it resonates so much still today #matchgirls1888

Having a great time with our wonderful Matchgirls Memorial team talking to MPs, Peers and visitors passing through the Upper Waiting Hall about our Matchgirls Exhibition #matchgirls1888

137 years ago this week, 1400 young women and girls walked out of the Bryant & May factory in Bow, in a fight for their rights at work - pushing back against poverty, disease and exploitation. Their strike sparked the modern trade union movement in Britain Tonight in

Exhibition honouring the Matchgirls Strike opens in Parliament with support of Stratford and Bow MP Uma Kumaran romanroadlondon.com/bryant-may-mat…

A fabulous woman talking about fabulous women and girls #matchgirls1888

Help raise funds for VISIBLEWomenUK's statue of Sylvia Townsend Warner! Come to this fundraiser at beautiful Poxwell Hall in Dorset, on Sun 26th Oct, 1pm townsendwarner.com/statue-fundrai…

We are still in the maze of our planning application…….meetings planned to monitor progress. As soon as we have news we will post. Thank you for your patience and support.

An honour to have tea & buns with the inspirational team Stage Beyond Presenting a donation from the proceeds raised from our 2025 Shirt Factory Calendar - which shares the legacy of this important #herstory and heritage from the City. #FactoryGirls 🏭 derrynow.com/news/local-new…

📍🪡📍🏭 Hello November 🍁 Iconic Factory Girls at work: “Not factory women, factory girls. Everyone here is a factory girl. Factory girls never grow old and they don’t fade away” Frank McGuinness, The Factory Girls, 1982 Abbey Theatre #FactoryGirlsForever #stitchintime

We are still women who are waiting! Having been told we needed planning permission in December 2021 and with help from a very helpful expert we are still in what is labyrinthine process..frustrating! We will post as soon as we have news. Donors, make sure we have your details!

My great granny Cissie was a Jacob’s factory girl. I featured her in one of the Women's Aid NI Christmas cards…

Today I am celebrating my brand spanking new website, it’s been a very long time coming! And to celebrate we art having a festive Affordable Art Sale with pieces Friday out of the kiln! Come see! eveshepherd.com/art-sale

Great to be at the unveiling of the statue to Sylvia Townsend Warner in Dorchester, a long overdue tribute to her genius. Well done to VISIBLEWomenUK and all involved in making it happen.

“Our fight is not just for ourselves, but for future generations; we must leave a better world for those who come after us.” Sylvia Pankhurst. Which is why we must see her statue raised. We are still in a labyrinthe called “Planning “…will keep you posted! Festive greetings and