Join us for a special Time & Leisure In Conversation event with Helen Pankhurst CBE and Carmela Corbett, exploring the themes behind Her Court: The Role Wimbledon Played in the Suffragette Movement.
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Taking place within the exhibition at Wimbledon Museum, this conversation will reflect on women’s histories, activism, sport, legacy and the continuing relevance of the Suffragette movement today.
Time & Leisure ‘In Conversation’ with Helen Pankhurst CBE & Carmela Corbett
Tuesday, 7 July 2026, 5–7.30pm
5–6.30pm: Reception, exhibition viewing and curator tour
6.30-7.30pm: In Conversation
All proceeds from this event will be donated to Centenary Action, a cross-party campaign working towards a #GenderEqualParliament by 2028. Although women make up 51% of the UK population, they currently account for only 40% of MPs. Centenary Action works to identify and remove the barriers that prevent women from participating, being selected, and remaining in politics.
As Sylvia Pankhurst reminded us: "Great is the work that remains to be accomplished."
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Her Court: The Role Wimbledon Played in the Suffragette Movement
2-11 July 2026
'HER COURT' is a special exhibition presented by Young Masters in the Norman Plastow Gallery at Wimbledon Museum, exploring women's stories, achievement, identity and cultural influence through contemporary art.
The exhibition is open daily from 11am-5pm from 2-11 July 2026.
Venue:
Norman Plastow Gallery
Wimbledon Museum
Entrance via Lingfield Road
EXHIBITION PROGRAMME:
Alongside the exhibition, Young Masters and Wimbledon Museum will present a programme of talks, performances and educational events.
Admission to the exhibition is free. Please see individual talks and special events, where advance booking is recommended due to limited capacity.
EVENTS:
Private View: Thursday 2 July 2026, 7-9pm | RSVP here
Talks Event: Friday 3 July 2026, 1.30-4pm | RSVP here
Time & Leisure ‘In Conversation’ with Helen Pankhurst CBE & Carmela Corbett: Tuesday, 7 July 2026, 5-7.30pm | RSVP here
Finissage Tea: Saturday 11 July 2026, 3-6pm | RSVP here
SELECTED ARTISTS:
Alastair Gordon
Carolyn Tripp
Christophe Donot
Cristina Schek
Elizabeth O'Farrelly
Jo Holdsworth
Laura Dzelzytė
Lesley Boerio
Loraine Rutt
Louise Brooke
Ntiense Eno-Amooquaye
Robert Hodge
Sarah McAlister
Stephanie Jaffe
PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS & CURATORIAL PANEL
The project is supported by a distinguished curatorial and advisory panel including:
Helen Pankhurst CBE, great-granddaughter of Emmeline Pankhurst and convenor of Centenary Action
Pamela Greenwood, Curator of Wimbledon Museum
Yasmin Jones Henry, Financial Times Writer, Cultural Placeshaping Strategist and Founder of The Lab W1
Sabine Taal, Dutch Fundraiser and Philanthropist
Sarah Jane Moon, British-New Zealand award-winning Artist and Educator
Liz Hoggard, Journalist and Art Critic
Find out more: https://www.young-masters.co.uk/her-court-2026
