Women Trailblazers Exhibition

Inspired by the trailblazing women who served in the first world war and campaigned to gain the vote for women, Leicester Museums & Galleries Community Engagement Team worked with fourteen community groups to explore what qualities make a ‘trailblazer’.

Each group chose an inspiring woman from their community who has made a real difference for them today, and created a collaborative collage poster to celebrate them. These were printed as part of the national WWI Trailblazers project led by the Big Ideas Company, and used to create an exhibition which now tours community venues in Leicester.

Women Trailblazers Exhibition

Elvie Morton, founder of Leicester Caribbean Carnival chosen by West Indian Senior Citizens Project

Jawaahir Daahir, activitst and Women’s rights campaigner, chosen by women at Leicester Somali Development Centre

Miss India, ‘profound deafness doesn’t prevent you from achieving your dreams’, chosen by the Deaf Friends Group