The Battersea Society
Talk: Listen to the Woman with the Basket!
Date
Wed 3 Jun 2026
Caroline Ganley and the Cooperative Movement.
For much of the 20th century the Co-op was the go-to food shop in Battersea and Wandsworth. This talk from historian Dr Sue Demont focuses on the work of Caroline Ganley, who rose from Battersea activist to become the first female President of the huge London Co-operative Society.
This talk will take place in the Reference library of Battersea Library.
Booking required.
Part of the Wandsworth Heritage Festival.
Event Performance Details
Wed 3 Jun
18:00 (1 hour 45 minutes) - Battersea Library
Event Location
Need to Know
Genre
Wandsworth Heritage
Walks, Talks and Tours
Pricing
Free
Recommended Age
Young People 13-17
18+
Accessibility
Relaxed performance
