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Dorothy Peel
Dorothy PeelDorothy Peel OBE1868 – 1934Member of the Committee of Management, 1921 – 1928Dorothy Peel ©Imperial War Museum (WWC D8-5-91)Dorothy was invited to join the Committee of Management at Women’s Pioneer Housing’s second meeting on 30th September 1920. She was an important figure during the financial crisis of 1921, holding meetings at her own house, and supporting WPH through its dire…
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Miriam Homersham
Miriam HomershamMiriam Homersham1892 – 1936Founder Member, Accountant and Auditor Miriam was one of Women’s Pioneer Housing’s founding members and she began keeping the books from the first meeting. In 1921 she was officially named Honorary Accountant, with a salary of £20 per annum. Miriam was also the company’s auditor from 1923 to 1931.Miriam Homersham’s signature in WPH’s…
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Helen Archdale
Helen ArchdaleHelen Archdale (nee Russel)1876 – 1949Founder member of Women’s Pioneer HousingHelen Archdale 1928 ©National Portrait Gallery (X43211) Helen Archdale was born into a family of radical, politically active intellectuals. She was the daughter of Alexander Russel, editor of The Scotsman and an active supporter of progressive causes, including women’s rights to education. Her mother,…
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Domestic abuseESCAPE/ HIDE WEBSITEWomen from all backgrounds can be affected by domestic abuse. At Women’s Pioneer Housing, we are committed to doing all we can to help residents experiencing such abuse.Domestic abuse includes when a partner or other family member:threatens youshoves or pushes youmakes you fear for your safetyputs you down or tries to undermine…
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Money adviceRent arrears If you’re having problems paying your rent, please get in touch with us immediately to prevent debt building up. on 0208 749 7112 or email customerservices@womenspioneer.co.uk We will work with you to agree on how you can clear any arrears by paying a realistic amount within a reasonable space of time. Welfare…
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Pioneers in artOnly a very small percentage of women were listed as artists on the census in the 1920s, but there are several artists among WPH’s early tenants. These women were from relatively wealthy backgrounds, which allowed them to pursue what was often a precarious and badly paid career; however, the fact that WPH’s homes…