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The narrative follows Brenda, a pioneering female archaeologist in Britain, as she embarks on a remarkable journey along Hadrian's Wall in the 1950s to earn her PhD. Balancing her groundbreaking research in Wales and York Minster with motherhood, she raises two sons, including Jeremy Heywood, who would later serve as Cabinet Secretary. The book highlights her dedication to both her academic pursuits and family life, showcasing the challenges and triumphs of a woman forging her path in a male-dominated field.
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Recollections of a Female Archaeologist, Suzanne Heywood
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- Released
- 2018
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- Title
- Recollections of a Female Archaeologist
- Subtitle
- A life of Brenda Swinbank
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Suzanne Heywood
- Publisher
- Blurb
- Released
- 2018
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 116
- ISBN13
- 9781389025297
- Category
- Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- The narrative follows Brenda, a pioneering female archaeologist in Britain, as she embarks on a remarkable journey along Hadrian's Wall in the 1950s to earn her PhD. Balancing her groundbreaking research in Wales and York Minster with motherhood, she raises two sons, including Jeremy Heywood, who would later serve as Cabinet Secretary. The book highlights her dedication to both her academic pursuits and family life, showcasing the challenges and triumphs of a woman forging her path in a male-dominated field.