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The life of Lady Stella Reading

Tutor: Matthew McMurray, Keeper of Heritage, Royal Voluntary Service Heritage Collection

Join Matthew, Keeper of Heritage at the Royal Voluntary Service Heritage Collection, in this International Women’s Day session on Lady Stella Reading. During the session, Matthew takes us through the life of Lady Stella from her birth in Constantinople, Turkey to becoming the Founder of the Royal Voluntary Service, one of the largest charitable volunteering organisations in the UK. A fascinating insight into a remarkable woman.

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30 minutes

The life of Lady Stella Reading | Virtual Village Hall | Royal Voluntary Service

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