Lady Hawk
Join us as we follow the life of Fanny Ann Vickers—later Annie Copperthwaite—beginning with her birth in the Newbury Workhouse, and tracing her journey through hardship, resilience, and survival in Victorian England via Henley and Reading.
The talk brings to life familiar Newbury locations, including the family’s shop in Bartholomew Street, daughter Ellen’s birth nearby, and the everyday world of work and community that shaped the town in the mid-nineteenth century. A central figure in the narrative is Job Haines, a well-known and popular corn porter in Newbury between the 1850s and 1870s, whose presence anchors the story in local history.
Blending Stephen’s meticulous research with his vivid storytelling, Lady Hawk offers an intimate portrait of ordinary lives lived with extraordinary strength. A talk which will resonate with family historians and anyone interested in Newbury’s social history.
Date
- Wed 13 May 2026
Time
- 14:00 - 16:00
Location
- The Wharf, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 5AS
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Website
https://www.westberkshireheritage.org/west-berkshire-museum
Category
Organiser
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Newbury Branch - Berkshire FHS
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Email
newbury@berksfhs.org.uk
Speaker
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Stephen CopperthwaiteA Canadian author, a lover of travel and exploring the rich tapestry of history and human stories that connects us all.