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Mary Chamberlain
Mary Chamberlain (born 3 September 1947) is a British novelist and historian. She has been largely collected by libraries worldwide. Early life Chamberlain was born 3 September 1947 in South London, and holds degrees from the University of Edinburgh, The London School of Economics and Political Science, and Royal Holloway, University of London. Family life She is married to the political scientist Stein Ringen. Chamberlain was previously married to Carey Harrison. Historical career Chamberlain is Emeritus Professor of History, at Oxford Brookes University. Her book ''Fenwomen. Portrait of Women in an English Village'' was the first book published by Virago Press in 1975, and pioneered the use of oral history in the study of women’s history. It was also the inspiration for the Joint Stock Theatre Company, Joint Stock production of Caryl Churchill’s award-winning play ''Fen'' (1983). Fenwomen was followed by two further books on women’s history: ''Old Wives’ Tales: Thei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mary Chamberlain At The 2023 Chiswick Book Festival (53170515486) (cropped)
Mary may refer to: People * Mary (name), a feminine given name (includes a list of people with the name) Religious contexts * New Testament people named Mary, overview article linking to many of those below * Mary, mother of Jesus, also called the Blessed Virgin Mary * Mary Magdalene, devoted follower of Jesus * Mary of Bethany, follower of Jesus, considered by Western medieval tradition to be the same person as Mary Magdalene * Mary, mother of James * Mary of Clopas, follower of Jesus * Mary, mother of John Mark * Mary of Egypt, patron saint of penitents * Mary of Rome, a New Testament woman * Mary, mother of Zechariah and sister of Moses and Aaron; mostly known by the Hebrew name: Miriam * Mary the Jewess one of the reputed founders of alchemy, referred to by Zosimus. * Mary 2.0, Roman Catholic women's movement * Maryam (surah) "Mary", 19th surah (chapter) of the Qur'an Royalty * Mary, Countess of Blois (1200–1241), daughter of Walter of Avesnes and Margaret of Blois * Mar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |