200 barmaids who were members of the Transport and General Workers’ Union were protesting over wage cuts. Harry Littlehales is quoted, and Renee Short MP, Codsall, Wolverhampton and Dudley are mentioned.

Catherine Cairns and Susan Harris turned the house into a shelter for homeless women. Lancashire, Bedfordshire, the Haven Project Committee, Wolverhampton Council and a cat called Samson are mentioned. The photograph shows Catherine and Susan in the kitch

The photograph shows Iris Weatherer and Mary Towers polishing the church brass.

After being left money and property by both Douglas Barkle and Frank Sanders of Birmingham, Blanche had become the owner of three houses. Castle Road West in Oldbury is mentioned.

At the age of 85 Rose was still working as a metal polisher for Temple Instruments of Navigation Street.

Old school friends Connie Roberts and Florence Beagley reunited after 30 years at the home of Mrs Roberts’ daughter, Joy Spruce. Jersey, Cheltenham and Prestwood Avenue in Wednesfield are mentioned. The photograph shows Connie and Florence laughing over a

The Friends of The Haven had provided a moped to assist their first full-time worker, Ailbhe Davine, to travel between both Haven sites. The Scotlands is mentioned. The photograph shows Irene Morrison and Grace Jones alongside Ailbhe.

Margaret was the only female civil engineer among 4000 workers building a Middlesborough oil refinery.

After getting fed up of working in the office at the family business, Sue retrained as a lorry driver.

The photograph shows Sheila Edwards and Ellen Gamble listing potential members.