The Library Presents: The Hard Way -The story of Hannah Mitchell, English Suffragette

A self-taught, self-made woman, Hannah Mitchell left home aged 14 years, exchanging one exploitative situation for another. In 1906 she found herself face to face with Winston Churchill and spent time in Strangeways prison. This show celebrates one woman’s determination to take power in the face of insurmountable barriers, motivated by a desire to improve life for those around her. An intimate, one-woman performance of storytelling and original songs which will make you laugh and cry. Performed by Louise Jordan who brought the highly acclaimed ‘No Petticoats Here’ to libraries in 2018.

’Polished professional performance.’ -Audience member

Suitable for : Adults & young people 14+ years

Check out trailers / the artists website: http://louisejordan.co.uk/the-hard-way

Covid Guidance:

We are looking forward to welcoming you to our outdoor activities. We ask you to follow this guidance: Provide correct contact information when booking your ticket for Test and Trace purposes and so we can contact you if an event is cancelled. Ticket Places must be booked in advance.

• Please do not arrive more than 15 minutes before the activity start time.

Travel and Parking Information:

Trumpington Meadows: We encourage people to use public transport, walk or cycle to the venues wherever possible. If you are driving to the venue we advise that you park in the public car park for the nature reserve you will see a marshal or A-board sign on the day, spaces are limited and the car park. The parking here is down a muddy track which has some large dips so please exercise caution. It is a 5 minute walk through the reserve to the office and will be signposted. Disabled car parking close to the site is at the RCN rangers office and shared with the parking for the allotment, please notify us in advance if you require a parking space at the office, this parking is on concrete with a gravel top layer. A disabled badge is not essential to access this as we know that some people may not be able to walk the distance from the public car park or manage the uneven surface there. (email thelibrarypresents@cambridgeshire.gov.uk if you require a disabled parking space).

Accessibility Information:

The event is taking place on a slightly sloping hardstanding, block paving. Socially distanced seating is provided, the chairs are folding chairs and do not have lower back support. You are welcome to bring your own camping style chair if you prefer. There are no toilet facilities on the site.