Margaret Cavendish :Trailblazer exhibition
2 Mar 2026 – 30 Mar 2026
Colchester Library
Event Description
Celebrate International Women's Month with us by celebrating the extraordinary life and legacy of Margaret Cavendish a remarkable figure born and raised in Colchester during the turbulent Civil War era.
Margaret Cavendish, formerly Margaret Lucas, was a trailblazer in dystopian science fiction, playwriting, and poetry. Her bold critiques of academia and feminist ideas captivated audiences, including Samuel Pepys, who noted the crowds she drew in London in 1667. Don’t miss this chance to explore the life of a true trailblazer. This exhibition has been kindly shared with us by Colchester Museums. It can be seen in our new Reading Room Gallery in Colchester Library for the month of March.
When
2 Mar 2026 – 30 Mar 2026
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Where
Colchester Library
Trinity Square
Colchester
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Event Partner
In partnership with Colchester Museums
Bookings
There's no need to book your place for this event. Just meet us at Colchester Library.
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