Rural Arts

This banner is a celebration of women and girls from rural North Yorkshire, set against a backdrop of the agricultural market town of Thirsk and the rural landscape of the North Yorkshire Moors. The group decided to make a statement piece that would stand out in a crowd. ‘All Women Standing Together’ reflects the diversity of the community and the contribution that women make to the local economy. This is highlighted in the side panels, which capture MP Joan Maynard, who championed agricultural workers’ rights, the first Champion female butcher, women working in agriculture, and women’s organisations, including the Women’s Institute (WI).