Really enjoyed this, thank you. Have you read any of Eleanor's work? It sounds like some of it could offer a useful framework or vocabulary even for today.
This is so interesting - thank you, Sarah - well written and so much research 😀 She was an impressive woman - I’m looking forward to the next episode too!
I'm fascinated by these ideas that were coming out about allowances for wives and mothers - I'm writing about Kathleen Thompson Norris at the moment and some of this comes into play in her books too (although US based) - in one there's a character who says 'I've got my own theories about putting motherhood on a different basis, a business basis. I want you to let me pay you—as the State ought to pay you—three hundred a year for every child you bear'.
Fascinating to learn about Eleanor, thank you, Sarah. My ancestors on my mum's side were from Merseyside, some of them dockworkers, so what you say about her interest in the welfare of families of seafarers and dockworkers is really interesting, thinking of my own family's history. I know one great uncle died following an industrial accident at the docks, leaving my great aunt widowed.
Cannot wait for the next episode.
Really enjoyed this, thank you. Have you read any of Eleanor's work? It sounds like some of it could offer a useful framework or vocabulary even for today.
I’m going to dig out her book from 1924, I’ve become so fascinated by her!
A great read Sarah. I look forward to finding out more.
This is so interesting - thank you, Sarah - well written and so much research 😀 She was an impressive woman - I’m looking forward to the next episode too!
Fascinating, Sarah, I’d never heard of Eleanor.
This is so interesting. Thank you for drawing attention to her.
Such an important woman. For those who like a podcast, Journey through Time's Sarah Churchwell and David Olusoga talked about Eleanor Rathbone recently. https://open.spotify.com/episode/6A6u9lUz8YXKWXb9HktQLj?si=nI5NGUtRRRe_qsc6la_wgw
As a Chartered Management Accountant I have always admired Quakers and their Businesses.
Nobody seems to Champion them ??
Ivar Gabot
Philosopher Pauper and a Poet
Was it the ability to Raise Capital from Fellow Quakers which seems to aide Other Religions except Christians !!!
I've Suffered from " Supposed Christians " ALL My Career.
I'm fascinated by these ideas that were coming out about allowances for wives and mothers - I'm writing about Kathleen Thompson Norris at the moment and some of this comes into play in her books too (although US based) - in one there's a character who says 'I've got my own theories about putting motherhood on a different basis, a business basis. I want you to let me pay you—as the State ought to pay you—three hundred a year for every child you bear'.
Fascinating to learn about Eleanor, thank you, Sarah. My ancestors on my mum's side were from Merseyside, some of them dockworkers, so what you say about her interest in the welfare of families of seafarers and dockworkers is really interesting, thinking of my own family's history. I know one great uncle died following an industrial accident at the docks, leaving my great aunt widowed.
Look forward to part 2.
Really fascinating to learn about Eleanor , what an incredible amazing person ! I really look forward to part 2 😊