The Untold Story of the First Female Agents of the First World War
6 Grays Brewery Yard, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6QR
This talk explores the lives and actions of several extraordinary women who faced death by Firing Squad for four long years. Viv Newman gives this talk in line with the Heritage Open Days these of Routes, Connections and Networks.
This talk explores the lives and actions of several extraordinary women who faced death by Firing Squad for four long years. Forming networks and connections which crossed countries and borders, they spent their wartime lives in the shadows, one false step or move would cost them their lives. Come along and hear about two Belgian, one French and one Italian woman whose actions were designed to help change the course of the war. Discover some of the spy craft tricks used between 1914 and 1918 and meet the most important spymaster of the war, who just happened to be a spymistress!
The Mayor of Chelmsford, Cllr Janette Potter will attend to launch this years festival.
Timings & Tours
- Friday 06 September:
- 1900
Location & directions
6 Grays Brewery Yard, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6QR
- Directions:
- Patch is located in Grays Yard near Nandos.
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Please advise if you need to cancel to enable us to give the space to another.
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://www.chelmsfordhod.co.uk
- Booking opens:
- 17 Jul 2024 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 05 Sep 2024 12:00 AM
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 50
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s)
