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The Married Widows of Cornwall – the Wives ‘Left Behind’
An untold story of 19th century emigration from Cornwall is that of the thousands of wives ‘left behind’ by men leaving to work overseas.
Historian and author, Dr Lesley Trotter, explores the lives of these unsung heroines of many a Cornish family. She describes the resources they drew upon in the absence of their husbands and the challenges they presented to the authorities.
Dr Trotter illustrates her talk with poignant individual stories that highlight the risks and vulnerability of bei
Historian and author, Dr Lesley Trotter, explores the lives of these unsung heroines of many a Cornish family. She describes the resources they drew upon in the absence of their husbands and the challenges they presented to the authorities.
Dr Trotter illustrates her talk with poignant individual stories that highlight the risks and vulnerability of bei
This talk, on 16th October, runs from 10.30 am to 11.30 am UK time. It costs £10.00; Members of the Society of Genealogists: £6.50.
If this date or time is difficult for you, please book your plac
If this date or time is difficult for you, please book your plac
London EC1M 7BA
Sat 16 Oct 2021
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www.sog.org.uk
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