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HerStory
Short films celebrating women whose lives and achievements form part of Leicester’s social and cultural history.
HerStory: Elvy Morton
HerStory: Elvy Morton
Elvy Morton reflects on migration, community and changing life in Leicester as part of the Caribbean generation.
About the series
HerStory celebrates women whose lives and achievements form part of Leicester’s social and cultural history.
The short films bring local heritage to life through individual stories and first-hand testimony. The project was supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund.
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HerStory: Alice Hawkins
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HerStory: Jenny Fletcher
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