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Norma Dolby was a key character in the women's movement in Arkwright Town during the strike. It politicised her and launched her on her way to becoming the current Chair of Chesterfield District Council.
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WOMEN
By Norma Dolby
Sorting out food supplies, soup kitchens and touring the country to drum up support became second nature to Norma Dolby during the miners' strike. She was a pivotal person in organising the women's movement and still is a person villagers turn to for help and advice. The strike politicised her, as it did many. Over the years she has become involved in local politics, first as a councillor and as Chair of North East Derbyshire District Council complete with her own chain of office.

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Title:
WOMEN
Contributor:
Norma Dolby
Length:
2.23 mins
Date:
20 Feb 2009
Source:
Video Nation UK
Region:
England - East Midlands
Location:
Derby
Categories:
Identity
Memories


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