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Beeston’s Lady Plaques: an interview with Tamar Feast

Since 2009, the Beeston and District Civic Society has installed 35 plaques to commemorate figures who are important to the local area. Despite this large number, every single one of these plaques honored a man. In January, this tradition was broken when the first ever plaque honoring a woman was unveiled. We spoke to Tamar Feast to find out the origins of the Beeston’s Lady Plaques initiative and what this could mean for the way we understand and commemorate historical figures in the future.

Locating Lawrence: February 1924

February is a rotten month for the Lawrences as they struggle with various illnesses.

Locating Lawrence: January 1925

Lawrence is very ill, so naturally the first thing he wants to do is move. Again. 

Lady Nade Sings Nina Simone – New Year’s Eve Dinner Set

Lady Nade Sings Nina Simone – New Year’s Eve Late Show

Truth or Legend? The Case of the White Lady of Wollaton

Fancy a ghost story this Christmas Eve? We thought that we'd revive this age-old Victorian tradition and discuss the mysterious legend of the White Lady of Wollaton...

Locating Lawrence: December 1924

Lawrence encounters the first populist presidential campaign in Mexico’s history and a scorpion...

Locating Lawrence: November 1924

Parrots that taunt dogs and a railway journey that would frighten Michael Portillo…. 

Locating Lawrence: October 1924

Lawrence feels the urge to head southwards to Mexico where a mammoth drinking session awaits him.

Lady Maisery

Locating D.H. Lawrence: September 1924

Lawrence was always happy to give writers feedback, though was ruthless with his criticisms. As he prepares to move to Mexico, he discovers his father has died.

Otala (with Flip Top Head)

Willie Hopkin, Dh Lawrence’s Socialist Friend, a Book Launch With John Pateman

Heritage Open Days -historical Trial Reenactment

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Pick Six: Cherry On Top's eco-conscious fashion upcycler Grace Reeves

Event coordinator and eco-conscious fashion upcycler, Grace Reeves, shares her favourite things for this month’s Pick Six.

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Theatre Review: The Trials

Sharon Stevens went to The Trials at the Nottingham Playhouse...

Locating Lawrence: August 1924

He’s off to see the Hopi Snake Dance in Arizona, meaning he must travel by car. Lawrence hates cars. 

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