☕ Curious Coffees: Pens & Petticoats

This week we’re diving into Pens & Petticoats — the women who used words, wit, and quiet rebellion to reshape Victorian society.

Part One – Meet the Rebels

We’ll look at the world women were expected to inhabit — the “Angel in the House” ideal — and introduce some of the women who dared to bend or break those rules.

We’ll be talking about:

• What Victorian womanhood was supposed to look like.

• Why writing became such a powerful act of rebellion.

• First encounters with the women who started it all.

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📚 Suggested Watch/Read/Listen (optional, not compulsory)

🎥 BBC The Ascent of Woman (Ep. 3 covers Victorian reformers).

📖 Short article: “The Angel in the House: Victorian Ideals of Womanhood.”

🎧 BBC In Our Time – The Victorian Age (for background).

Bring your thoughts, questions, or just curiosity — no exams, no pressure.

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📍 Location & Access

🚗 Parking: Free street parking nearby on West Parade, Hueson Road, and Rosebury Avenue.

🚌 By Bus: Short ride from Lincoln Transport Hub.

🚉 By Train: Lincoln Central, then 15–20 mins walk or a quick taxi.

♿ Accessibility: Step-free access, spacious seating, and accessible toilets.

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💷 Contribution £2 cash on the day to help cover Meetup hosting fees, preparation time, and printed materials

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📅 Saturday 11th October 2025
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 The Sycamore, 185 West Parade, Lincoln LN1 1QS

✨ Come curious. Come caffeinated. Come ready to meet the rebels. 🌹