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Women's history

The Sweethearts by Lynn Russell & Neil Hanson This is the true story of The Sweethearts, the women who roasted the cocoa beans, piped the icing and packed the boxes that became gifts for lovers, snacks for workers and treats for children across the country more Only £6.29 Was £6.99 You save £0.70

These Wonderful Rumours by May Smith This is a really delightful read. A window into a world which seemed somehow much simpler despite the dangers and privations people faced. May's diaries are the well-written record of a young lively woman living in interesting times. more Only £12.99 Was £14.99 You save £2.00

Tracing Your Service Women Ancestors by Mary Ingham Mary Ingham examines the role of service women in various wars, which records survive, where they can be found and how they can help in your research. more Only £13.49 Was £14.99 You save £1.50

WAAF At War by John Frayn Turner A long overdue tribute to the courage and war-winning of the WAAF, this will appeal particularly to air historians and those who were members of or are proud to be descended from members of the WAAF. more Only £10.99 Was £19.99 You save £9.00

What Did You Do In The War Mummy by Mavis Nicholson Mavis Nicholson's interviewees range from the working class to the aristocracy, from 'lumberjills' to members of the labour movement, from showgirls to intelligence officers, and from administrators to the 'nightingales' who worked in flying hospital more £9.99 Out of stock

Wild Romance by Chloe Schama History can always provide more sensation than Heat and OK magazines! A forgotten tabloid spectacle full of steamy intrigue and the chronicle of how one woman made a life for herself as an unmarried woman in a society that made no allowance for her. more Only £8.09 Was £8.99 You save £0.90

Women in the First World War by Neil Storey & Molly Housego This book looks at the realities and the myths of the role of women in the war effort. Illustrated with archive photographs, this is an ideal introduction for anyone wanting to know more about the vital role played by women in the First World War. more Only £4.99 Was £5.99 You save £1.00

Women In The War Zone by Anne Powell In our collective memory, the First World War is dominated by men. more £25.00

Women's Institute by Susan Cohen Traces the story and evolution of the Women's Institute. more Only £5.99 Was £6.99 You save £1.00

Women's Lives by Jennifer Newby A useful handbook for family historians, as well as an engaging read for social history lovers, each chapter focuses on a different group, with suggestions for further reading and a helpful timeline. more Only £10.99 Was £12.99 You save £2.00