The Education and Employment of Girls in Luton, 1874-1924

Based on the author's PhD thesis, examines the education of Luton girls and the relationship with employment opportunities This book, based on the author's PhD thesis, examines the education of Luton girls and the relationship with employment opportunities. The acknowledged independence of spirit to be found in Luton was especially noticeable among its female population who enjoyed considerable economic power within the traditional hat-making industry. In spite of this, there is evidence to show