Our next meeting is on 
Wednesday 15th April 2026

Our speaker is Janet Few

' Doxies, Dollymops & Dressmakers'
The history of prostitution 1780-1930

including society’s attitudes to those who sold sexual favours,
the legislation that impacted upon them and the work of those who tried to reform ‘fallen women’.

The talk will also look at the records that might reveal a woman’s lifestyle as a prostitute.
This will be set within the context of the attitudes, laws and mores of the time.

A full report on this talk will be in the next issue of Ryedale Roots

To pre book for any event and to receive the Zoom link prior to the meeting please email Geoff at members@ryedalefamilyhistory.org