Mills, libraries, hospitals, theatres, education, journalism, politics. The women featured here all contributed to a changing city in the early 1900s.

These women created a lasting legacy in Manchester. Some stories you may know better than others, some stories are yet to be heard.

What will they inspire you to do?

This is an online version of an exhibition that was open at the Rylands 3 September 2018 until 3 March 2019. Additional collections and stories have been added to this online version. We hope to add further content to explore more stories of more women who shaped the city of Manchester. 

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