The Friends of The Women’s Library help secure valuable materials that enrich the Collections and ensure women’s histories are preserved and made accessible for future generations.

Emmeline Pankhurst and Emmeline Pethick Lawrence, c.1910, The Women's Library at LSE

Expanding the Archive, One Piece at a Time

Each acquisition supported by the Friends adds new depth to the Library’s collections—complementing existing strengths or opening new pathways for research. From distinctive publications to materials that capture women’s everyday experiences, these purchases ensure the Collection continues to grow in relevance, diversity, and historical richness.

Please check back often to follow our progress as we add to or featured pieces!

The Last Bastion (1)
The Last Bastion – A History of Women in Sport, 1984-2024 by Rachel Hewitt
The Last Bastion tells the story of Women in Sport, the UK’s first charity dedicated to breaking down...
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Voices of Nimes (1)
The Voices of Nîmes – Women, Sex and Marriage in Reformation Languedoc, by Suzannah Lipscomb
Many of you will know Dr Lipscomb from her lively history programmes on television, but this book is...
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