NOTEWORTHY women of Somerset are honoured in an upcoming book.
Author Helen Pugh has followed up for 2023 effort – Unsung Women in Somerset – with a new offering, documenting one notable county female for each day of the year.
On This Day in Somerset: A Calendar of Women, will be released on November 3, and celebrates 366 days of noteworthy women in Somerset, shining a spotlight on a woman connected to each day of the year.
“Readers can discover which woman is connected to their birthday or any special date, making this a unique and personal way to engage with local history,” a spokesperson said.
The book spans from Roman times to the present day, featuring real-life stories of women and their achievements.
“The women often went uncelebrated, unrecognised and unrewarded in their lifetimes, so Pugh feels it is only right to allow their voices to be heard in our times,” the spokesperson added.
“Helen was inspired to write about women in Somerset to explore the rich history of the county that she grew up in and that she’s now returned to as an adult.”
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