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Old records mostly wrote about men: kings, bishops, mayors and builders. That doesn't mean women weren't here! These are women connected to the City of London that we know about. Can you find out about more?
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Elizabeth Fry

1780–1845
Lived here
A Quaker and prison reformer who worked to improve the treatment of prisoners, especially women. After her marriage in 1800 she lived at St Mildred's Court in the City of London. In 1813 she visited Newgate Prison, and she was later shown on the Bank of England £5 note.
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Queen Mary

Came to the rededication
With King George V, she came to the service on 25 June 1930 that rededicated St Paul's after the work to hold up its dome.
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Lady Diana Spencer

Married here
She married Prince Charles at St Paul's Cathedral on 29 July 1981.
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Queen Elizabeth II

Celebrated here
In 1992, her Ruby Jubilee year, a lunch was held at the Guildhall to mark the 40th year of her reign.
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Carris Jones

Sang here
A mezzo-soprano who in 2017 became the first woman appointed as a vicar choral in St Paul's Cathedral choir.
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In 2022 St Paul's said it would let girls into its choir, breaking a tradition of 900 years. On 30 June 2024 two girls joined as full choristers.