Synopsis

Uncovers the forgotten story of Lady Rhondda, one of these fascinating and revolutionary historical figures, whose groundbreaking work for women’s rights during the first half of the 20th Century has largely gone unrecognized until now. Lady Rhondda, otherwise known as Margaret Mackworth, headed the Newport branch of suffragette society the Women’s Social and Political Union, fought for a seat in the House of Lords, went to goal for setting fire to a postbox, became a successful business leader, founded one of the most eminent political and literary magazines of her time.