A Woman Detective in the 1950s - Ruth D'Alessandro on WDC Gwen Crockford
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A Woman Detective in the 1950s - Ruth D'Alessandro on WDC Gwen Crockford

An Author discussion on WDC Gwen Crockford, Berkshire's first ever woman detective in the 1950.

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Date and time

Saturday, March 15 · 2:30 - 4pm GMT

Location

RBWM Maidenhead Library

Saint Ives Road Maidenhead SL6 1QU United Kingdom

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Highlights

  • 1 hour, 30 minutes
  • In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Highlights

  • 1 hour, 30 minutes
  • In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Ruth D'Alessandro will be talking about WDC Gwen Crockford, Berkshire's first ever woman detective in the 1950s based in Windsor and Maidenhead.

Framed around March being Women's History Month, Ruth will discuss how agent Crockford inspired her, not only as a trailblazing women in her career, surpassing contemporary societal expectations around women, but also as a mother.

A riveting talk for local history enthusiasts, women's emancipation supporters and lovers of crime focused novels. This is the event for you!

Free coffee and tea will be provided. Donations are encouraged and will revert to the Friends of Royal Windsor and Maidenhead Libraries.

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