Author Talk: Clarks Factory Girls by May Ellis.

Schedule

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026 at 11:00 am

UTC+00:00

Location

Shoemakers Museum, Clarks Village, BA16 0BQ Street, United Kingdom | Street, EN

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Meet May Ellis the author behind the best selling Clarks Factory Girls Series. Four books about life in the factory during World War 1. The books were informed by extensive research in Shoemakers Museum archives. Join us for a morning talk about her books and the fascinating research behind them.
Guests will be treated to an exclusive extract from the new audio books as well as an opportunity to meet and greet with the author May Ellis.
Book a ticket £5, or a ticket with a signed copy of one of her books £14 online at Shoemakers Museum.
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Shoemakers Museum, Clarks Village, BA16 0BQ Street, United Kingdom, 14 Southleaze Orchard, Street, BA16 0BN, United Kingdom

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