Despite being born into money at the turn of the century, with the choice of living a life of ease and pleasure, she chose to become an excellent welsh female role model for today's generation. This rather feisty lady worked hard for votes for women, holding offices in the Women's Social & Political Union, whilst being a successful business woman and journalist.
Professor Angela V John has published an excellent biography Turning the Tide, which documents Lady Rhondda's achievements. This book will become part of a project to introduce school children to her role in history and encourage participation in local and national politics, as well as business.
In a detailed lecture at Caerleon Campus, as part of A bird in a Cage project, Professor John gave life to the name of Margaret Mackworth. From loaning her outfit to an actress who became "The Pink Lady," to igniting letters in a Risca postbox and finally despite not being allowed to take her seat, having her portrait hanging in the lobby of the House of Lords, all whilst editing a newspaper and holding the position of Director on the boards of forty companies, this lady never stopped.
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/arts-culture-news/many-lives-mrs-mackworth---6534007
Professor Angela V John has published an excellent biography Turning the Tide, which documents Lady Rhondda's achievements. This book will become part of a project to introduce school children to her role in history and encourage participation in local and national politics, as well as business.
In a detailed lecture at Caerleon Campus, as part of A bird in a Cage project, Professor John gave life to the name of Margaret Mackworth. From loaning her outfit to an actress who became "The Pink Lady," to igniting letters in a Risca postbox and finally despite not being allowed to take her seat, having her portrait hanging in the lobby of the House of Lords, all whilst editing a newspaper and holding the position of Director on the boards of forty companies, this lady never stopped.
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/arts-culture-news/many-lives-mrs-mackworth---6534007
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