We take a look at 23 remarkable women from Lancashire who refused to sit and be quiet, deciding instead to challenge stereotypes and shattering the glass ceiling of what is expected.
5. International Women's Day: 24 inspirational women from Lancashire
In 2017, Lubaina Himid won the prestigious Turner Prize, creating history by being the oldest winner- 63 at the time – and the first black winner. Her work appears in galleries and exhibitions around the world, is she is also Professor of Contemporary Art at the University of Central Lancashire in Preston. She was awarded the CBE in 2019 and the same year, was elected as a Royal Academician. Photo: Archant
6. International Women's Day: 24 inspirational women from Lancashire
Edith Rigby (second from the left) was an English suffragette who used arson as a way to further the cause of women’s suffrage. She founded a night school in Preston called St Peter's School, aimed at educating women and girls. Later she became a prominent activist, and was incarcerated seven times and committed several acts of arson. Photo: Edith Rigby Facebook
7. International Women's Day: 24 inspirational women from Lancashire
Booths has won many awards for its wines, including Best Supermarket in the People’s Choice Wine Awards 2021 thanks to Victoria Anderson. Lancashire Life columnist and wine buyer Victoria oversees all aspects including meeting global producers, price negotiation and providing recommendations. She also curated a wine list for the Lytham store’s Gallery Wine Bar. Photo: Booths
8. International Women's Day: 24 inspirational women from Lancashire
Charlotte Knowles, who has become well known as a director of Darwen-based Elektec, now part of Greenarc, has been appointed a Prince’s Trust Ambassador and hopes to use her platform for this very purpose. The Prince’s Trust is a deeply personal cause for Charlotte thanks to the support it gave her husband Carl when he first decided to start his own business. Photo: Lancashare