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Elizabeth (Betty) Beecroft
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10 Supporting Links

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All MyLearning Women's History Resources

External Site Links

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History Extra: Information on the Roman rule of Britain.

BBC Schools Video: Women in Roman Britain

History Extra: Facts about Women and Girls in Ancient Rome

Roman Women: Following the Clues

Fawcett Society Blogpost: Teacher Herstory

10 Feminist Books for Primary Children

35 Books with a Strong Female Lead for Secondary School Pupils

Useful Links for Teaching Women's History

Learning for Justice: What are Gender Stereotypes?