Interview with Megan Swann
At the age of 22, Magician, Megan Swann became the first (and youngest) female officer appointed by The Magic Circle, the UK’s internationally-renowned magical society. Her [...]
First Women
Invitation: Brighton Exhibition Opening Event
The First Women Team and Brighton Museum & Art Gallery are delighted to invite you to the OPENING DAY of Anita Corbin’s 100 First Women An exhibition of portraits [...]
2019 Round Up in Pictures
‘2019’ was an amazing full on year for the 100 First Women Portraits exhibition! Over 104,000 people have seen the 100 portraits which, so far, have traveled from [...]
Radio Legend: Janice Long, 1955 – 2021
Janice sadly passed away on Christmas Day 2021; a huge loss to her industry and the nation’s radio listeners. To celebrate her life and work, this is our interview [...]
Interview with Dr Sarah Buck OBE
Involved in the design and supervision of a wide range of civil and structural projects over a 40-year career, in 1983 Sarah Buck became the first woman council member of the [...]
First Women – what a year!
A decade ago, I began this project journey, not knowing what would happen but knowing that First Women had its own spirit and that, come what may, I would follow its lead. [...]
Interview with Moira Cameron
Moira Cameron made history in 2007 as the first woman to become a Yeoman Warder in HM Royal Palace and Fortress the Tower of London. One of 35 ‘Beefeaters’, for the [...]
First Women at the RCA – Anita’s round up
Wow. I will be honest; the last seven weeks truly haven’t even begun to sink in. I recall moments sitting in the RCA Dyson Gallery, watching the responses of women and men [...]
A message from our patron…
“I am honoured to be associated with Anita Corbin’s First Women project since its inception. Anita is a pioneering photographer with enormous vision. First Women UK [...]
Exhibition Launch: Dyson Gallery, London – 20th July 2018
‘First Women UK’ will be exhibiting the full 100 portraits in a striking and immersive exhibition at the Dyson Gallery, Royal College of Art in London from the 20th [...]