The lady with the pen

The Crimean War in 1854 with its enormous death toll... a makeshift hospital with little medical equipment... a nurse visiting the wards at night to comfort the soldiers... founder of today's nursing profession... This was all I knew about Florence Nightingale (1820-1910). 

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A woman's place?

New to the European Union they may be, but as Alma Williams has discovered, women fight for equality and strive to reconcile work and family demands, whether they live in the UK, Malta or Poland. 

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Forever young

In 2004 Peter Pan celebrated its centenary. Catherine Dell takes a closer look at J.M. Barrie's classic fantasy. 

 

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Lorraine's personal best
With her singsong Scottish accent and ready smile Lorraine Kelly has been bringing stories and stars to our morning TV screens for over a decade. Penny Kitchen talks to her about health issues, her role as mother, as rector of Dundee University and as proud finisher in the London Marathon.
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Down the decades 1915-2005

2005 marked the 90th anniversary of the WI in England and Wales. Over the years Woman's World has provided a glimpse into the resolutions that have become mandates and thereafter shaped WI policy in fields of health, education, children's lives and the environment. 

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Arts and Crafts

This is our special feature section with art and craft ideas for you to try at home
Knit these adorable, cosy ballerina style wraps in the softest, most luxurious of yarns.
Make your own attractive greeting cards for many different occasions.

Woman's World Recipe Favourites

Chicken is simmered with aromatic spices, creating a rich, flavoursome meal.
This sweet bread is a great accompaniment to mid-morning coffee.