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Dec 27, 2024 57 min

Women

from Tales from the Rails Hosted by Friends of the Stockton & Darlington Railway

Welcome to the 11th episode of Tales from the Rails, a podcast dedicated to uncovering the hidden stories of the Stockton & Darlington Railway. This month, hosts Caroline Hardie and Angela Pickering explore the overlooked contributions of women in the railway's history. Join Caroline and Angela as they delve into the lives of resilient women who defied societal norms to influence the evolution of the railway. From shareholders like the Peacock sisters to widows running essential passenger services, discover the stories of these pioneering women who were often written out of history. Our Star of the S&DR is this episode's guest presenter, Angela Pickering, so stay tuned to find out why we have picked someone who is still alive. Tanfield Railway: tanfield-railway.co.uk The Railway Station Shop www.therailwaystation.shop Friends of the S&DR: www.sdr1825.org.uk

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  1. 0:37 Introduction to Women of the S&DR
  2. 1:22 History’s Missing Voices
  3. 2:39 Uncovering Women’s Roles
  4. 3:13 The Shareholders
  5. 7:56 Legal Status of Women
  6. 10:10 The Impact of Tragedy
  7. 15:20 The Migrant Experience
  8. 17:02 Jane Hackworth’s Contribution
  9. 21:00 Challenges of Wealth and Education
  10. 21:50 Women in Passenger Services
  11. 26:34 Overlooked Contributions
  12. 30:37 Shifting Roles of Women
  13. 35:03 Women’s Employment in the 20th Century
  14. 38:15 The First Female Train Driver
  15. 39:20 Current Representation of Women
  16. 39:40 Angela’s Journey as a Driver
  17. 50:27 The Future of Women in Railways
  18. 53:55 Looking Ahead to the Future
  19. 54:31 Conclusion and Call to Action

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