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Lizzie le Blond was born into a wealthy family, the Hawkins-Whitsheds, in 1860. She grew up in #Greystones, Co. #Wicklow.
As a young woman, Lizzie spent time in #Switzerland, where she became fascinated by both #mountaineering & #photography. #IrishWomenInHistory
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Lizzie le Blond was born into a wealthy family, the Hawkins-Whitsheds, in 1860. She grew up in #Greystones, Co. #Wicklow.
As a young woman, Lizzie spent time in #Switzerland, where she became fascinated by both #mountaineering & #photography. #IrishWomenInHistory
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Photos of her climbing the Alps in voluminous skirts became famous. Apparently, Lizzie actually wore trousers for the arduous climbs, but as it was considered shocking for #women (especially "well-bred" ones) to wear "men's clothing" she changed into her skirts for the photos
Photos of her climbing the Alps in voluminous skirts became famous. Apparently, Lizzie actually wore trousers for the arduous climbs, but as it was considered shocking for #women (especially "well-bred" ones) to wear "men's clothing" she changed into her skirts for the photos
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At that time, almost no #women climbed mountains, partly because their clothing was unsuitable for the task.
In 1907, Lizzie formed & became the president of the Ladies' Alpine Club.
#IrishWomenInHistory #NollaigNamBan #Mountaineering #climbing #WomensHistory #IrishHistory
At that time, almost no #women climbed mountains, partly because their clothing was unsuitable for the task.
In 1907, Lizzie formed & became the president of the Ladies' Alpine Club.
#IrishWomenInHistory #NollaigNamBan #Mountaineering #climbing #WomensHistory #IrishHistory
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She wrote 7 #books on #mountainclimbing & over her lifetime made 20 first ascents, which means that she climbed peaks that no human being had climbed before. She climbed in #Lapland & #Norway as well as in the European #Alps, despite suffering from a serious lung condition.
She wrote 7 #books on #mountainclimbing & over her lifetime made 20 first ascents, which means that she climbed peaks that no human being had climbed before. She climbed in #Lapland & #Norway as well as in the European #Alps, despite suffering from a serious lung condition.
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Lizzie was also an early #filmmaker -- one of the very first #woman film makers, & indeed one of the first film makers focusing on #nature in general. Her films were praised for their technical excellence & innovative content. #FilmTwitter #IrishWomenInHistory #NollaigNamBan
Lizzie was also an early #filmmaker -- one of the very first #woman film makers, & indeed one of the first film makers focusing on #nature in general. Her films were praised for their technical excellence & innovative content. #FilmTwitter #IrishWomenInHistory #NollaigNamBan
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As a #photographer, she pioneered several techniques for the photography of snow-covered landscapes. Many of her #photographs were sold or given to raise funds for #charity.
#IrishWomenInHistory #NollaigNamBan #NollaigShona
As a #photographer, she pioneered several techniques for the photography of snow-covered landscapes. Many of her #photographs were sold or given to raise funds for #charity.
#IrishWomenInHistory #NollaigNamBan #NollaigShona
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Lizzie published her #autobiography Day In, Day Out in 1928, & also wrote in other genres.
Lizzie's work was, obviously, greatly facilitated by her wealth. She had a private income, owned a lot of land, & could afford to fund her mountaineering & film-making herself. #Writer
Lizzie published her #autobiography Day In, Day Out in 1928, & also wrote in other genres.
Lizzie's work was, obviously, greatly facilitated by her wealth. She had a private income, owned a lot of land, & could afford to fund her mountaineering & film-making herself. #Writer
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However, she still had to deal with a society that felt #women had no business exerting themselves physically, or wearing clothing that facilitated movement. #Greystones library has a collection of her #photographs.
#Irishwomeninhistory #NollaignamBan #WomensChristmas
However, she still had to deal with a society that felt #women had no business exerting themselves physically, or wearing clothing that facilitated movement. #Greystones library has a collection of her #photographs.
#Irishwomeninhistory #NollaignamBan #WomensChristmas
