Episode 47: May Combisode: The Last Woman Executed in England and Historic Fires

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode!In this episode, Abby and Ellie’s witty banter includes but is not limited to: this school year lasting forever, firefighting, being sweaty,  and so on.Then, Abby dives into the sad story of Ruth Ellis, a woman who was discriminated against for being 1.  A woman, 2. “Lower Class” and 3.  A sex-worker.  Ruth, who struggled with abusive relationships with men, snapped one night.  Her story is a sad tale for women everywhere. CW for pregnancy loss and suicide.Finally, Ellie discusses  some historic fires, their failures, and the safety measures that we now have in place as a result of these terrifying tragedies. CW for death of children. Check us out and find our MERCH:  queersforfears.comSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/queersforfearspodcastSponsors:Revolution Beauty:  https://bit.ly/2RKFGY8 codePODGO20Sources:Abby:WikipediaRuth Ellis: the Murder Case We Can’t Forget, published by The Guardian 2018 by Duncan CampbellMurder Maps Season 3, Episode 4:  Ruth EllisEllie:WikipediaThe presentations of her peers--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queersforfears/supportSupport the show