It was 1968 and Gill Scott was 13 years old. At home with her mum and dad in Stockport, she heard Enoch Powell’s infamous Rivers of Blood speech. Her parents were appalled, and to Gill he seemed like the devil himself. It will be a moment that shapes her consciousness, taking her on a journey through the 70s and 80s fighting racism and inequality through solidarity movements.

In this fourth series of Rebel Women, we have partnered with the Museum of Youth Culture to bring you stories of rebellious of youth through the ages. Each episode will tell previous unheard stories of women who changed society.

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If you would like to submit a story about growing up in Britain to the Museum of Youth Culture, visit their website at https://museumofyouthculture.com/submit/

Rebel Women is part of the Women Activists of East London project, which has been developed by Share UK, a non profit community group based in London. This podcast series is part of our 10th anniversary celebrations, showcasing the range of heritage and arts projects we’ve run over the past decade.

Special thanks to the National Lottery Community Fund for funding today’s episode.

Main theme by Dano Songs. Incidental music by Purple Planet Music.

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