This paper considers the role in which women played within religious organisations within the 19th and 20th centuries. Using the Northampton Boot and Shoe industry as a focus, it will explore the philanthropic activities carried out by women connected to the industry, and how they were able to support the local churches. The paper also considers the importance of women's history within a local history study as well as showing women's contribution to society and their local community.

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妇女的慈善事业和宗教：北安普顿鞋业的女士们，1870 年至 1950 年

本文探讨了 19 世纪和 20 世纪女性在宗教组织中所扮演的角色。它将以北安普顿靴子和制鞋行业为重点，探讨与该行业相关的女性开展的慈善活动，以及她们如何支持当地教会。本文还考虑了妇女历史在当地历史研究中的重要性，并展示了妇女对社会及其当地社区的贡献。