We think we know about Eastbourne. It is a seaside town reliant on tourists for its income during the summer; busy during the winter with the myriad of businesses that keep any town alive. In its 700 years what role did women play in Eastbourne both in its physical, social and cultural development? Discover here some of the extraordinary women who until now had their stories hidden.
THE WOMEN WHO HELPED SHAPE THE HISTORY OF EASTBOURNE
Our earliest Woman of Influence is Mary Ann Gilbert born in 1776 our latest Elsie Edith Bowerman died in 1973. There were many others both before during and after. Each has a rich story to tell about their own challenges and achievements once you can get past the stories of their husbands or fathers or sons. For it is far easier to discover the tales of the men who shaped our heritage than of the women.
We want you to discover your own female ancestry and help us to tell more stories about the women who made a difference to the lives and dreams of those around them.
We want this website to be a living history of the women who were important in your lives.
Please get in touch with your own stories; e-mail us at info@wayfinderwoman.com, including your contact details.
Throughout history, there have been many creative artists and teachers who have dedicated their lives to their craft. One such
Read More
Join Wayfinder Woman’s second charity walk between Eastbourne and Hastings Piers to raise funds to keep our volunteer
Read More
We launched Women in Lockdown: stories by and about women during Covid-19 at Eastbourne’s Town Hall at a packed event
Read More