For international women's day we look back at the life of the pioneering 20th century conductor Kathleen Merritt.

Music: Bittersweet by Poddington Bear. Used under Creative Commons licence
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For international women's day we look back at the life of the pioneering 20th century conductor Kathleen Merritt.
Music: Bittersweet by Poddington Bear. Used under Creative Commons licence https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Piano_IV_Cinematic/Bittersweet_1577

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International Women's Day 60 second history - Kathleen Merritt

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Published at 4:59am on 25 May, 2026

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Published at 4:59am on 25 May, 2026

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We spoke to Ruth Brownlee, the Clinical Director at St Peter's Vets about how to keep dogs safe in the hot weather and prevent heat stroke. 

We spoke to Ruth Brownlee, the Clinical Director at St Peter's Vets about how to keep dogs safe in the hot weather and prevent heat stroke.&nbsp;

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Karen Goffe has written a book, a factual summary of the strange happenings in Petersfield in 1928 on Chapel Street.

Her grandmother's story was extensively reported in the national and international press in 1930 from the Petersfield Post.

Karen's interest in genealogy led her to uncover the goings on, the times and emotions that give rise to these stories and the crowds that came.

Karen's book available from Amazon and One Tree Books at £7.99

Petersfield, Hampshire (1930) - Poltergeist Archive

 

Karen Goffe has written a book, a factual summary of the strange happenings in Petersfield in 1928 on Chapel Street.
Her grandmother's story was extensively reported in the national and international press in 1930 from the Petersfield Post.
Karen's interest in genealogy led her to uncover the goings on, the times and emotions that give rise to these stories and the crowds that came.
Karen's book available from Amazon and One Tree Books at &pound;7.99
<a href="https://poltergeistarchive.co.uk/petersfield-hampshire-1930/">Petersfield, Hampshire (1930) - Poltergeist Archive</a>
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International Women's Day 60 second history - Kathleen Merritt

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