Putting Women Back Into History
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
Our Campaign
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The Madge Statue Project
Discover how you can get involved with the Madge Statue Project. This exciting initiative is created in partnership with local charities, with the flag collaboratively crafted by women whose voices and stories deserve to be seen and celebrated. Meet our partners, explore community stories, and help put a local heroine back into history.
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Talks and Events
Join us for upcoming talks and get excited for the Women Writers’ Fest, part of the Festival of Chichester 2026.
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Patrons and Our Team
Meet our wonderful team and patrons, including our Chair Francesca Tambling, author and patron Kate Mosse CBE, and artist Kate Viner.
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Who Was Madge Turner?
Discover this lifelong campaigner for women's and children's rights, a forgotten heroine, now remembered in a our book by Nichola Court available from West Sussex Record Office or at our talks.
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Books
Our first publication - Madge Turner The Chichester Suffragist by Nichola Court is out now! £10. Email for a copy or buy from the West Sussex Record Office or at our talks.
The next one is coming together - Women Retrieved from the Shadows of History by local researchers and members of Chichester Women’s History Group. Contributions welcome!
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Limited Edition Silkscreen Print
Silkscreen print of Madge Turner. Printed on handmade deckle edged paper by Kate Viner.
To purchase please email us by clicking the button below
- 76 × 56 cm
- Limited edition of 150
- £180.00