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1. A career in medicine
Nursing staff, 1960s (Picture Sheffield ref no H00284) Photo: Picture Sheffield
2. Church pioneers
Ordination of the first Sheffield women priests, 1994 (Picture Sheffield ref no S42332) Photo: Picture Sheffield
3. Making Sheffield shine
Buffer Girls at Tom Gilpin Ltd, Universe Works, Mary Street, 1971 (Picture Sheffield ref no u03643) Photo: Picture Sheffield
4. Fight for women's rights
Women's Liberation protest against a beauty contest, 1973 (Picture Sheffield ref no S35350 Photo: Picture Sheffield