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Talks, Exhibitions, Publications, Women Writers’ Fest, and Statue Appeal

Madge Turner Statue Appeal

Registered Charity no 1213680

A Community engaged Public Statue of a Chichester Suffragist and lifelong campaigner for Women’s and Children’s rights

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  • Image of Madge Turner Statue  by Kate Viner; set against Chichester background

    The Madge Statue Project

    Discover how you can get involved with the Madge Statue Project.

  • Chichester Womens History Group Poster from 2025 Talks

    Talks and Events

    Join us for upcoming talks and get excited for the Women Writers’ Fest, part of the Festival of Chichester 2026.

  • Books

    Our first publication Madge Turner: The Chichester Suffragist by Nichola Court is available to buy now.

  • The Chair Francesca Tambling, with one of our Patrons Author Kate Mosse CBE and Artist Kate Viner

    Our Team

    CWHG is run by a small (but mighty) group of trustees and supported by a remarkable network of patrons, partners and volunteers

  • Historic photo of Madge Turner and Muriel Matters on the Women’s Freedom League caravan, taken by Madge’s sister.

    Who Was Madge Turner?

    Discover this lifelong campaigner for women's and children's rights, a forgotten heroine.

  • Poster Of Madge Turner By Kate Viner

    Limited Edition Silkscreen Print

    Silkscreen print of Madge Turner. Printed on handmade deckle edged paper and designed by Kate Viner.

    • 76 × 56 cm

    • Limited edition of 150

    • £180.00