Talk

Private Inquiries: The Secret History of Female Sleuths

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Location:
National Army Museum (Foyle 2.1)

Date & time:
Friday 27 Sep 2024, 12.00pm

Price:
£12.00

Caitlin Davies uncovers the lives and careers of female investigators from the 1850s to the present day.

About the event

The female private detective has been a staple of popular culture for over 150 years, from Victorian lady sleuths to ‘busy-body spinsters’ and gun-toting modern PIs. But what about the real-life women behind these fictional tales?

Female investigators are on the rise in the UK, and despite the industry’s sleazy reputation, nearly a third of new trainees are women. After a century of undercover work, it’s time to reveal the secrets of their trailblazing forebears.

Caitlin Davies traces the history of the UK’s female investigators, uncovering the truth about their lives and careers from the 1850s to the present day.

About the speaker

Caitlin Davies is a novelist, non-fiction writer, award-winning journalist and teacher. She is the author of six novels and seven non-fiction books, including ‘Bad Girls: The Rebels and Renegades of Holloway Prison’, nominated for the Orwell Prize for Political Writing (2019), and ‘Queens of the Underworld’, a history of professional female crooks. She lives in Kent and is a trained PI.

FAQs

Is the National Army Museum accessible?

Yes, the National Army Museum is fully accessible. If you need further access information or help please do get in touch at info@nam.ac.uk or call 020 7730 0717,

Are bikes or scooters allowed?

Bikes (including folding bikes) and scooters are not permitted. There are bike racks located along Royal Hospital Road. These can be used to secure any bikes and scooters.

Please do not secure any bikes or scooters to the railings outside the Royal Hospital Chelsea or Burton Court. Any items secure to these railings will be removed.