Archery – Journal of Victorian Culture Online

Georgina Grant, ‘The Fair Toxophilites’: Women and Archery

January 15, 2016 lucinda matthews-jones Exhibitions, Published in JVC, Victorians Beyond the Academy, Victorians on Display

Georgina is a Curatorial Officer for the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, based at Blists Hill Victorian Town. She has the responsibility of maintaining, developing and delivering the interpretation of the 52 acre site. Her role is varied, ranging from researching the history of canal vessels to installing Quaker costume displays and giving talks on a traditional Victorian Christmas. Follow Georgina @GeorgyGrant ‘Much might be said why archery, as a lawn game, should be preferred to croquet by ladies…’ The Witchery