Women Who Resisted: Heroines of the Second World War
Location:
National Army Museum (Foyle 1)
Date & time:
Sunday 29 Sep 2024, 6.30pm
Price:
£20.00
International bestselling author Kate Mosse celebrates inspiring heroines of the Second World War.
About the event
Kate Mosse presents a new take on the Second World War, inspired by her sold out one-woman show ‘Warrior Queens & Quiet Revolutionaries’, which toured the UK to great acclaim in 2023.
Celebrate the inspiring heroines who each played remarkable roles in the global effort to defeat fascism, from secret agents to humanitarian activists and underground fighters. These are the stories of the women who resisted.
About the speaker
Kate Mosse is an award-winning novelist, playwright, performer, campaigner, interviewer, and non-fiction writer. The author of 10 novels and short-story collections, her books have sold over five million copies, been translated into 38 languages, and published in more than 40 countries. Kate is the Founder Director of the Women’s Prize for Fiction & the Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction. She was awarded the CBE in 2024 for services to literature, women and charity.
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,
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.
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