More than jams and "Jerusalem"
March 1, 2018 8:12 PM Subscribe
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.
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 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
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]
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]
posted by sukeban at 7:19 AM on March 2, 2018 [1 favorite]
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