More than jams and "Jerusalem"

March 1, 2018 8:12 PM

Cake bakers and trouble makers Lucy Worsley considers the history and future of the Women's Institute (now The WI) on the occasion of its 2015 centenary.
posted by Lexica (5 comments total)

Delightful video. My wife, since her retirement, has become active in the League of Women Voters. Somewhat from a common source and along the same lines. But she doesn't make jam...
posted by jim in austin at 10:32 PM on March 1, 2018

Ooooh, I can't wait to watch this!

I used to give talks at a lot of WI's scattered across South Wales. They are an absolutely remarkable organization -- especially in the Valleys towns, they're an incredibly strong, uniting community, and all the women I met were absolute powerhouses. (All of the groups in Cardiff were gently scolded at every meeting for being cliquish and unwelcoming, which I found a bit of a funny contrast.)

Only about two of them opened by singing Jerusalem, which was a bit sad, though.
posted by kalimac at 5:01 AM on March 2, 2018 [1 favorite]

I haven't watched this yet, but I wonder if she addresses the recent concerns about rural-urban focus? Telegraph link, and there may be a bit of bias or sub-text.
posted by paduasoy at 5:26 AM on March 2, 2018

I absolutely adore Dr. Lucy Worsley! All her programs are top shelf, a real treat indeed! And I get a real kick when Dr. Lucy plays dress up!
I Can't wait to watch this one.
posted by james33 at 6:05 AM on March 2, 2018 [1 favorite]

james33, she's recording a suffragettes thing now and is releasing a documentary about Elizabethan fireworks soon.
posted by sukeban at 7:19 AM on March 2, 2018 [1 favorite]