Edith Rigby’s House

Edith Rigby’s House, 27 Winckley Square

Edith Rigby’s House, 27 Winckley Square, is known as College House. It is privately owned, and in a poor state of repair but another of vital cultural importance particularly regarding Women’s history.

Repair plan goes in for Edith Rigby House in Winckley Square article on Blog Preston:

Repair plan goes in for Edith Rigby House in Winckley Square

Number 27 Winckley Square (formerly Listed as: WINCKLEY SQUARE Nos.27, 28 AND 29) is a Grade II Listed Building. It was originally a large town house, and was formerly part of school, but was last used as offices. It was built circa 1830, but has been subsequently altered.

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Edith Rigby

Edith Rigby is Preston’s most famous suffragette and a woman ahead of her time. She was an extremely brave woman to follow her beliefs and passions despite the social pressure of the day to conform to what was perceived ‘a woman’s place’. She was fiercely committed to her principles and believed passionately in equality for both social class and gender.

Edith Rigby

The Friends of Edith Rigby are a community group dedicated to preserving and celebrating the legacy of Edith Rigby and Preston’s Suffragettes.

https://friendsofedithrigby.wordpress.com