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Biography
Kathrina is a part time Ph.D student, researching the motivations and social significance of philanthropy in the boot and shoe industry in Northamptonshire in the nineteenth and early twentieth century.
She has an MA in History from the Open University where her thesis was on the developments of the bus industry in Northampton 1920-1950.
Kathrina has a BA (Hons) in Music Practice and a PGCE in the Lifelong Learner Sector from University of Northampton and was a former music tutor at Northampton College.
Kathrina is the joint blog editor for the Women's History Network and previously the Membership Officer for History Lab
Research Interests
Women's History
Local History - Particularly Northampton Social History
Transport History
Education/Academic qualification
Master, The Open University
Bachelor, University of Northampton
PGCE, University of Northampton
External positions
Membership Officer, History Lab
1 Sept 2021 → 31 Aug 2022
Blog and Social Media Editor, Women's History Network
1 Jul 2021 → 31 Aug 2024
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Women's philanthropy and religion: The ladies of the Northampton shoe trade, 1870-1950
Perry, K., 6 Nov 2023, In: Religion Compass. 17, 11, e12478.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › peer-review
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Looking for Ladies: Finding Women in Local Resources
Perry, K., 24 May 2022. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to Conference › Poster
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Activities
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Women's Philanthropy and the Northampton Boot and Shoe Industry
Perry, K. (Author)
22 May 2025Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Seminar/Workshop › Research
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Gender and Political Groups in Britain c. 1650-1950
Perry, K. (Organiser)
19 May 2023Activity: Organising a conference or workshop › Research
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Women, Religious Philanthropy and the Northampton Boot and Shoe Industry
Perry, K. (Author)
15 Jun 2023Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Invited talk › Research
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Women and Welfare: Philanthropy in the Northampton Boot and Shoe Industry
Perry, K. (Author)
13 Jul 2023Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Conference Presentation › Research
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Ladies of the Shoe Trade: Philanthropy, Politics and the Social Significance of the Wives of Prominent Shoe Manufacturers in Northampton, 1870 - 1950
Perry, K. (Author)
2 Feb 2022Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Seminar/Workshop › Research
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Ladies of the Shoe Trade: Philanthropy, politics and the social significance of the wives of prominent shoe manufacturers in Northampton 1850 - 1950
Perry, K. (Author)
26 May 2021Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Seminar/Workshop › Research
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