Speaking with shadows: Gwen Lalley - a 1930s pioneer

We’re still busy behind the scenes, so in the meantime we wanted to share a special series with you called Speaking with Shadows.  

It sees Josie Long teaming up with English Heritage to uncover some of the most fascinating forgotten stories from England’s past. We hope you enjoy it.  

In this episode, Josie discovers the story of Gwen Lally, a former actress who directed thousands of performers in Battle’s 1932 pageant. We hear about Lally’s pioneering role as the first female pageant master and her exploration of gender roles both on and off stage. 

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