Heroine City

Welcome to Heroine City, the podcast that shines a light on women in history on all their glorious shapes and form, efforts, errors and eras. In this episode, we step into the turbulent world of Harriett Lewis, an 18th-century black woman who defied the odds. Abducted from her homeland of Guinea to Jamaica at the age of seven, she was singled out and educated, became a house mistress, travelled to England and find herself a free woman navigating the perilous streets of London’s underworld as a sex worker. Harriett was a survivor and a business woman who carved out her own space in a society determined to keep her in her place. Join us as host Lynsey Shaw and historian Montaz Marché piece together her remarkable story, exploring the intersections of race, gender, and survival in Georgian Britain.

This episode of Heroine City uncovers the private world of portrait miniatures, focusing on the women who played a role in their creation, exchange, and preservation. These intimate paintings—once worn close to the heart or kept as cherished keepsakes—tell us much more than meets the eye.Join host Lynsey Shaw and guest, curator and art historian, Emma Rutherford, as they uncover how portrait miniatures reveal hidden insights into women’s lives, their expressions of love, memory, and identity, and the artistry that shaped these miniature masterpieces.The Limner Co. https://www.portraitminiature.comThe Reflected Self at Compton Verney https://www.comptonverney.org.uk/whats-on/the-reflected-self/

Ever wondered about the woman behind the iconic image of Elizabeth I? 👑 📚Join us for a deep dive with the #brilliant Dr Elizabeth Norton as she unravels the personal stories and defining relationships of this legendary queen. Don’t miss this enlightening episode! 🕯️📜🪶 

In this Heroine City history podcast episode, Lynsey Shaw talks about Edwardian chef and hotel proprietor Rosa Lewis with the wonderful Lizzie Broadbent. 🎙️🌟👩🏻‍🍳From scrubbing floors to running the Cavendish Hotel, Rosa Lewis’s story is one of grit and grandeur. 🧼 👑 Join us as we discuss Rosa's incredible journey from humble London beginnings to culinary stardom. Perfect for history buffs & foodies! 🍴

Did you know Carole Lombard was the highest-paid actress in 1937 and a pioneer in contract negotiations? 💼✨ Discover more about her trailblazing impact on Hollywood in the latest episode of the Heroine City PodcastJoin Lynsey Shaw and Dr Olympia Kiriakou to learn her fascinating story! 🎥

In this episode, tune in to an amazing conversation with the incredible author and music journalist, Lucy O'Brien, as host Lynsey Shaw dives deep into the history of women in pop music. From the pioneers to the modern trailblazers, they cover it all.They discuss the groundbreaking women who've shaped pop. Lynsey's experience in the industry, Lucy's books 'SheBop,' 'The Liverbirds: Our Life in Britain's First Female Rock'n'Roll Band,' and 'Madonna: Like an Icon' and the future of women in the industry.There is even an EXCLUSIVE Lynsey Shaw track drop at the end of the episode just for @heroine_city listeners! 🔥