A woman’s place: how the Royalist women of Ham House defended their own

Sarah McGrady
Join Sarah McGrady, Collections and House Manager with the National Trust, and discover how the women of Ham House defended their home, fought for the crown and got away with it!

About the talk

The English Civil War and Interregnum offered a unique opportunity for women to take a pivotal role in espionage and conspiracy. Escaping the female sphere and risking it all to save who and what they loved. Join Sarah McGrady, Collections and House Manager with the National Trust, and discover how the women of Ham House defended their home, fought for the crown and got away with it.

About the speaker

Sarah McGrady has lived and worked at Ham House for over 15 years, specialising in collections management and preventive conservation with the National Trust, having previously work at the British Museum. Sarah studied for a History BA at Royal Holloway, University of London and Chemistry for Conservators with the IAP.

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