Online Program
Online Lecture: Shaping London History —10 Women Honored in Statues
Program No. 24642RJ
Join us on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at 11 a.m. (ET)/ 8 a.m. (PT) for a FREE one-hour lecture and Q&A to learn about 10 non-royal women of London and the statues in their honor.
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At a Glance
There are over 250 statues in London and less than 20 are in honor of non-royal women. Join Ruth Polling, local historian, as she shares the awe-inspiring stories of these incredible women and how they came to be celebrated in London’s public spaces. This Women’s History Month, be inspired by the stories of world-changing women from medical pioneers to cultural figures and those who fought for female voting rights.
General Notes
Your online lecture will take place live over the course of 1-2 hours. All times are listed in the EASTERN time zone. If you live in a different time zone, please adjust your schedule accordingly. This live online experience uses Zoom Webinar, an easy-to-use web video service that includes closed captioning. All you need is an Internet connection and your computer. You will receive a confirmation email when you enroll, and a reminder email one week and one day before, as well as the morning of the event with a link and instructions on how to tune in. You will not be pictured on screen during the lecture, but you will have the opportunity to ask the instructor live questions using the Q&A box. Unless otherwise noted, all those who enroll in this program receive access to the live event as well as a recording of the lecture that you can watch any time within the two weeks following the live event. This free lecture is in loving memory of August Ferretti, passionate lifelong learner and Road Scholar friend.