Housewives Conference, 1947

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Housewives Conference, 1947

Page from The Sphere, 20 September 1947 reporting on the Housewives League Meeting at Central Hall

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1947 Arguments Conference Crisp Dorothy Gill Hart Helen Housewife Housewives League Mar21 Meeting Platform Rival Speakers Speaking Speech Conflicting Orators

EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, taken from The Sphere on September 20, 1947, documents an intriguing Housewives League Meeting held at Central Hall in London. The image captures a moment during the conference where orators and speakers, all clad in their finest 1940s attire, passionately engage in a lively debate. The Housewives League, an organization dedicated to empowering and supporting women in their roles as homemakers, drew a large crowd of ladies eager to hear conflicting views on various topics. Prominent figures in the Housewives League, such as Helen Hart, Dorothy Crisp, and Mrs. Lovelock, can be seen sharing their perspectives from the platform. The intense expressions on their faces suggest that the arguments being made were not only thought-provoking but also deeply felt. Rival views clashed, and the air was thick with tension and excitement. Bloyce Gill and Mrs. Cox, among other attendees, listen intently, their eyes reflecting a mix of curiosity, agreement, and disagreement. The British women's meeting at Central Hall was a testament to the power of women's voices and their ability to come together to discuss and debate the issues that mattered most to them. This photograph offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in the history of the Housewives League and the broader women's movement in post-war Britain.

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