Curious Coffee: Rebels & Reform

Week Three of “From Petticoats to Power” is all about Rebels & Reform — the women who refused to stay in the drawing room and stepped into education, medicine, and public life. We’ll meet the pioneers who demanded more than “a woman’s place” and left their mark on science, reform, and social justice. We’ll be talking about: • Florence Nightingale and the fight to professionalise nursing. • Josephine Butler and her campaigns for women’s rights. • The first women at Oxford & Cambridge — breaking into higher education. ⸻ 📚 Suggested Watch/Read/Listen (optional, not compulsory) 🎥 Short documentary: Florence Nightingale – BBC Teach (YouTube/iPlayer). 🎧 Podcast: BBC History Extra – The First Women at Oxford & Cambridge. 📖 Short bio piece: Josephine Butler (Victorian campaigner against sex trafficking). No need to cram — just dip into whatever sparks your interest. ⸻ 📍 Location & Access 🚗 Parking: Free street parking nearby on West Parade, Hueson Road, and Rosebury Avenue. 🚌 By Bus: Short ride from Lincoln Transport Hub. 🚉 By Train: Lincoln Central, then 15–20 mins walk or a quick taxi. ♿ Accessibility: Step-free access, spacious seating, and accessible toilets. ⸻ 💷 Contribution £2 cash on the day to help cover Meetup hosting fees, preparation time, and printed materials. ⸻ 📅 Saturday 25th October 2025 ⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM 📍 The Sycamore, 185 West Parade, Lincoln LN1 1QS ✨ Come curious. Come caffeinated. Come ready to meet the rule-breakers. 🌹