The Victorian Feminist Aristocrat Who Scandalised High Society | Historic Britain | Absolute History

Alan learns about the life and legacy of Edith, Marchioness of Londonderry, who transformed both the gardens at her home Mount Stewart and the political landscape for women in the early twentieth century. Oz Clarke goes behind the scenes of the famous Mediterranean-style garden Edith created, while Alison Hammond visits Cliveden House in Berkshire to find out more about former resident and first female MP to sit in the House of Commons, Nancy Astor. 📺 It s like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world s best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code AbsoluteHistory https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com #AbsoluteHistory