Alice Mann – The Radical Woman Who Beat The Establishment
From riots and radical politics to prison cells and printing presses, Alice Mann lived an extraordinary life. Widowed with nine children, she defied the authorities, built a successful business, and became one of Leeds’s most remarkable—and overlooked—historical figures. Join local author Chris Nickson to discover the life, career, and achievements of this notable Leeds woman.
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