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Lily Parr
Presented by Lucy Gradel

Lily Parr was a prolific attacker renowned for her powerful shooting ability and considered one of the Britain's greatest players of her generation. Upwards of 50000 came to see her play.

Extra Links:
Unseen Photos of Lily Parr and Team Mates
YouTube: Lily Parr: The Greatest of All Time?
​The Story of the First Celebrity Footballer

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The Manchester 8

Erimna Bell
Louisa Da Cocodia
Carol Ann Duffy
Emmeline Pankhurst
Lily Parr
Shena Simon
Marie Stopes
Ellen Wilkinson

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KDHS Programme

Manchester International Women's Day March, Sunday 6th March 2022

Student Voice and Vote

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Cool Links

What is International Women's Day and why it's still important?

12 Amazing Women in STEM you NEED to know about

The History of International Women's Day

Sunday 6th March 2022: International Women's Day March in Manchester

​Official IWD Website

Engagement project led by the History Department:

Miss K. Allwood
Mr. A. Cheetham
Mr. G. Leventhall
Mr. J. Pitt
​Mr. L. Stott

Supported by:

Ms V. White (English)