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Archives of the Josephine Butler Society

We recently received a collection of archives from the Josephine Butler Society. Founded by Josephine Butler (1828-1906) herself in 1869, the Society was first known as the Ladies National Association. It was set up to oppose the Contagious Diseases Acts of 1864, 1866 and 1869.

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The Twilight Time

A story about policewomen and prostitution in Glasgow – two different sets of women in uniform…

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