Saturday 8 March 2025
Book stall: From 11am
Talk: 2.30pm
Free, no need to book just turn up!
Book Stall: 11am - 4pm
Talk: 45 mins
All ages
Town Hall Talks | International Women's Day
Front Room Bar
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Did you know we are a charity? Since its opening in 1866, Shoreditch Town Hall has witnessed everything from Victorian reform and Sylvia Pankhurst’s activism, to vibrant boxing matches, and the electrifying Whirl-Y-Gigs in the 90s. Each era has left its mark on this iconic building to make it the creative venue it is today, and now it’s our turn to care for its future. Click here to find out more and donate
Join us for an afternoon of history as we revisit some incredible women from Hackney's past.
Women from Hackney’s History by Susan Doe was published almost exactly four years ago. Since then, her research in local women has continued and now she releases volume two which features 115 women whose stories illuminate the history of Hackney.
For International Women's Day, Susan leads a talk focused on the women featured in the book who have strong connections to Shoreditch Town Hall, including Georgiana Eagle, a professional magician in the mid 1800s, Shoreditch's first woman mayor Henrietta Girling OBE, and others. There will be an opportunity to pre order the book and ask Susan questions.
Get a dynamic Introduction to Bollywood Dance and explore spaces that are never usually open to the public with our History Tour. View all events by clicking here.
During the run of this show, the lift at the front of our building will be temporarily inaccessible, as we will be installing a new ramp. However, we are committed to ensuring that all our visitors can access the building comfortably. An alternative lift is available at the rear of the building, please contact our team in advance to let us know if you will need to use it: info@shoreditchtownhall.com
We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding!