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A 1930s Pioneer – The First Female Pageant Master
The early 20th century saw a craze for historic pageants – huge theatrical events with casts of thousands. Gwen Lally called herself England's first female pageant master, and in 1932 she arrived at Battle Abbey in...
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A 1930s Pioneer – The First Female Pageant Master is an episode from Speaking with Shadows by Neil Cowling. The early 20th century saw a craze for historic pageants – huge theatrical events with casts of thousands. Gwen Lally called h...
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Published Oct 7, 2019, 31:59 long, audio available.
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