Talking Elizabeth: “Jane Percy” (based on a true story)

11 November 2020

Our second “Talking Elizabeth” video has been uploaded to our YouTube channel.

Group trustee Heather Watson brings to life the story of Jane Percy, a performer in Aldershot who is tragically affected by the Contagious Diseases Act of 1864.

Elizabeth campaigned – along with Josephine Butler – to repeal this Act. Find out more in the video:

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