https://buytickets.at/growsocialcapitalcic/1578372

In an era where we need new inspiring political heroes, we’ve found an old one!
Discover the amazing story of Nellie Cressall, the East End councillor who was sent to prison fighting for social justice and refused a pardon despite being six months pregnant.
Find out how the East London Music Group plan to celebrate her story through a new opera.
Learn about other incredible women’s stories in our ‘Inspiring Cockney Women’ event live at 5.30-7pm on Wednesday, March 5th, at the Hickman Building, Whitechapel, London E1 1EW.
Book your free ticket here: https://buytickets.at/growsocialcapitalcic/1578372
Organised by the Modern Cockney Festival with the support of the East End Women’s Museum.
Further details: www.moderncockneyfestival.org.uk
Modern Cockney is a community partnership between the Bengali East End Heritage Society and social enterprise Grow Social Capital