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Celebrating International Women’s Day with London’s pioneering women

6 March 2019 / United Kingdom

The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day is #BalanceforBetter, because better balance, means a better world. To mark the day, we’re highlighting the pioneering women who have a blue plaque in London, and asking you to submit your own suggestions for new ones. On the 8 March, we’ll send you a message when you start your trip near to where one of these amazing women lived and worked.
Have your say
Women only make up a small amount of the blue plaques in London. We want to help change that balance. Do you know a pioneering woman who deserves her own plaque? You can make submissions to English Heritage, who manage the existing plaques.

Submit a blue plaque

On the streets with a new generation of pioneers

We also asked some of London’s most inspiring women to take us on a tour of the capital, where they’ll tell us more about the stories behind the blue plaques, and highlight other women who are currently inspiring change.

Naysap

Naysap AKA Naomi Richardson is a fashion stylist, photographer and Creative Director & Founder of GRL GNG, a platform for women and girls, aimed at both aspiring and established female artists.

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Kirsti Hadley

Kirsti Hadley is the founder of GRL PWR Gang, a collective of influential women that have come together because of their passion for supporting women in the creative industries and female empowerment.