My name is Caroline Emily Nevill. I was born on 31st May 1829 as the eldest daughter of Wil-liam Nevill, the 4th Earl of Abergavenny, and Caroline Leeke.
PlanetHeroines25th April 2022
During my time, I witnessed Germany’s last emperor Wilhelm II outline a role for women, which was later adopted by the Nazis: Kirche, Küche, Kinder. This translates as ‘church, kitchen and children’ -- three words that seemed to sum up the entirety of a woman’s life.
PlanetHeroines25th April 2022
LIFE Magazine offered women photographers the opportunity to take control of their careers with sustainable wages and assignments documenting America after World War 2.
Gabby Kynoch21st March 2022
The Irish-heiress turned mountaineering photographer, Elizabeth Le Blond (1860-1934) has not only been credited by being one of the first people to reach many European summits but also as one of the first female filmmakers.
Gabby Kynoch2nd August 2021
To honour World Refugee Day 2021, which is the culmination of Refugee Week UK, we at Hundred Heroines are featuring 7 women photographers who embody this year’s theme of the power of inclusion.
Gabby Kynoch17th June 2021
German photographer Anne Fischer (1914 - 1986) left Germany in 1937 to become a fine portrait photographer and to specialise in dance photography.
Becky Handley27th May 2021
Grace Robertson OBE (1930 – 2021) was a leading British photojournalist who highlighted the stories of ordinary women.
Katherine Riley3rd May 2021
A pioneer of photography and installation art, Helen Chadwick (1953-1996) was one of the first women to be nominated for the Turner Prize.
Katherine Riley2nd May 2021
German photographer Lou Landauer, who was active during the 1930s - 1950s, is recognised today for her photograms of botanical subjects.
Katherine Riley6th April 2021
