First of a female dynasty leading the Salvation Army. Played by Tyan Jones.

Women of Abney

04 Catherine Booth 1829-1890

Crimean nurse, Welsh hero, spinner of tales. Played by Joanna Nevin.

09 Betsi Cadwaladr 1789-1860

Education pioneers who transformed schooling for the blind. Played by Angelika Michitsch.

07 Harriet Delph 1862-1944 & Frances Garlick 1880-1947

Poet, religious writer, illustrator. Played by Joanna Nevin.

02 Emily Gosse 1806-1857

Suffragette who relished the dangers and delights of militancy. Played by Lucianne Regan.

10 Ethel Haslam 1881-1961

Early feminist writer and campaigner for women's education. Played by Ruth Sullivan.

03 Mary Hays 1759-1843

Ex-prostitute jailed for exposing the child sex trade. Played by Lucianne Regan.

08 Rebecca Jarret 1846-1928

Won hearts performing burlesque, Hamlet and The Shoreditch Taff. Played by Ruth Sullivan.

01 Katty King 1851-1891

Music hall legend, principal boy, rags to riches and back again. Played by Letty Thomas.

12 Nelly Power 1854-1888

Abolitionist daughter of Olaudah Equiano. Played by Tyan Jones.

05 Joanna Vassa 1795-1857

Aeronaut who first claimed the Victorian skies for women. Played by Selina Cadell.

11 Margaret Graham 1804-1864

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