Congratulations, Ann. It's been such a pleasure catching up with your archive since I subscribed, and catching up this weekend on about two months' worth of engaging posts... Hopping back now to comment on Mrs Miniver and more!
Thanks so much for your support, Allie. That reminds me, I'll need to start thinking about the next novel on my list! But I will never tire of discussing Mrs Miniver. Looking forward to your comments.
I have never been to England (Scotland yes with my 18 y/o daughter for the fringe festival) but hanging with you ladies gives me a good taste of what I have missed.
I understand your wanting to have enough research completed on Susila Bonnerjee and how it was for her at Cambridge. And maybe there is limited time for further research in order to keep a schedule for consistently regular posts. There is probably not as much documentation on the Cambridge side. But maybe there might be more on the India side from an Indian British historian with close ties to universities in India on this kind of study or suggestions of where to look if you haven't already do.. It's always good ask concerning almost anything. I was reading of a Dr. Sumita Mukherjee at Bristol University who might have some ideas. I think she can be reached at the following email:
If this doesn't work I will understand. I think brilliant women are often unnoticed, India is relatively unnoticed and the contributions of brilliant women from India are very unnoticed. Any notice, acknowledgement or appreciation is very welcome in our sometimes topsy-turvy world where only the dedicated efforts of a small number of women and men keep our world going and keeps us existing.
You've built an amazing archive, Ann, and it's lovely to see your success in two short years. I was so pleased to meet you in Cambridge because I totally enjoy reading your posts. Many good wishes for the upcoming year!
Congratulations, Ann, and thank you for another year of Cambridge Ladies’ Dining Society. Your brilliant research and clear, engaging writing make your Substack a favorite. I also want to express my gratitude for mentioning Francis Partridge’s diaries in one of your previous posts. I finished the first volume, ’39-‘45, and look forward to reading the next one. What a remarkable account of the war years, and so beautifully written.
Oh I'm so pleased that you enjoyed Frances Partridge's wartime diary, Jan. It is a wonderful series of books, though sad at times, but always beautifully written and such an interesting record of her times. Thanks for all your wonderful support!
Congratulations Ann! Your writing continually adds interest and brightness to my inbox. Thank you for introducing me to so many interesting women from history.
Congrats on your second anniversary at Substack. I have really enjoyed your writing concerning women at Cambridge. I am particularly interested in your post concerning Susila Bonnerjee. It must have been difficult to research all about her. There seems to be very little information about her and I wonder if she is more well known in India? I am always searching for people like her to find out about because I see her legacy whenever I meet and talk with women and men from India. Was at a Hindi language film screening at a New York City movie theater five years ago and met two women doctors from India who are working in New York City hospitals. They are Susila's legacy. There are also the English women of Cambridge and I feel that Partition would never have happened if Edwina or Lady Mountbatten had been Viceroy instead of Vicerene. That could be wishful thinking but she did champion relief efforts after the all the disease that arose after Partition. Best wishes for Cambridge Ladies Dining Society going into the future!
Many thanks for your kind words, Larry. The Bonnerjees were an impressive family, and very keen on education. I have hesitated a little with writing about them as my research isn't extensive (and I'm not qualified to comment on the Mountbattens) but I do want to share what has been discovered about the sisters' Cambridge connections.
Thanks so much Jonathan, I hope I am not too prolific a poster! I really appreciate having you as a reader, and I learn a lot from your excellent posts.
Congratulations on your second Substackversary, Ann, and deserved success. Always an interesting read.
Many thanks Wendy. Great to have got to know you here, I love your writing too.
Congrats!
Thanks Jill!
Congratulations, Ann, on your anniversary and on your site's remarkable growth.
Thank you Diana! Much appreciated.
Wonderful Ann, a huge achievement!
Thank you Sarah! Very glad to have you as my guest writer. Hope your work is going well.
Yes! Both Rebel Women and Wildly Different coming out in paperback in April. Just been writing the new prefaces!
Congratulations, Ann. It's been such a pleasure catching up with your archive since I subscribed, and catching up this weekend on about two months' worth of engaging posts... Hopping back now to comment on Mrs Miniver and more!
Thanks so much for your support, Allie. That reminds me, I'll need to start thinking about the next novel on my list! But I will never tire of discussing Mrs Miniver. Looking forward to your comments.
I have never been to England (Scotland yes with my 18 y/o daughter for the fringe festival) but hanging with you ladies gives me a good taste of what I have missed.
Haha thank you John! And of course I should say, everyone is very welcome. I appreciate your lovely message.
Many congratulations on your much deserved success, Ann 🎉
Thanks so much, Victoria.
Congatulations! I love your Substack. (Come to think of it, we're practically Substack twins, aren't we!)
Gosh, so we are, Emma! Congrats to you too. I did enjoy your birthday post (and all of the others too!)
Thank you! Much enjoying yours.
I understand your wanting to have enough research completed on Susila Bonnerjee and how it was for her at Cambridge. And maybe there is limited time for further research in order to keep a schedule for consistently regular posts. There is probably not as much documentation on the Cambridge side. But maybe there might be more on the India side from an Indian British historian with close ties to universities in India on this kind of study or suggestions of where to look if you haven't already do.. It's always good ask concerning almost anything. I was reading of a Dr. Sumita Mukherjee at Bristol University who might have some ideas. I think she can be reached at the following email:
sumita.mukherjee@bristol.ac.uk
If this doesn't work I will understand. I think brilliant women are often unnoticed, India is relatively unnoticed and the contributions of brilliant women from India are very unnoticed. Any notice, acknowledgement or appreciation is very welcome in our sometimes topsy-turvy world where only the dedicated efforts of a small number of women and men keep our world going and keeps us existing.
Thanks Larry! Good to have that contact for more in-depth research in the future, fingers crossed. Dr Mukherjee's work sounds very interesting.
You've built an amazing archive, Ann, and it's lovely to see your success in two short years. I was so pleased to meet you in Cambridge because I totally enjoy reading your posts. Many good wishes for the upcoming year!
Thank you Yasmin! It was great to meet you, and I love your writing too. Glad your move has brought fresh inspiration.
Happy anniversary, Ann. Very glad you introduced me to Substack.
So pleased, Alison! You are a natural.
Congrats Ann. Yours is one of my favourite newsletters.
Thanks so much, Jan, I feel vey honoured and love your writing too.
Congratulations, Ann, and thank you for another year of Cambridge Ladies’ Dining Society. Your brilliant research and clear, engaging writing make your Substack a favorite. I also want to express my gratitude for mentioning Francis Partridge’s diaries in one of your previous posts. I finished the first volume, ’39-‘45, and look forward to reading the next one. What a remarkable account of the war years, and so beautifully written.
Oh I'm so pleased that you enjoyed Frances Partridge's wartime diary, Jan. It is a wonderful series of books, though sad at times, but always beautifully written and such an interesting record of her times. Thanks for all your wonderful support!
Congratulations Ann! Your writing continually adds interest and brightness to my inbox. Thank you for introducing me to so many interesting women from history.
Thanks so much Emily! I really appreciate your kind words and loyal support as a fellow writer over the years. Hope your next project is going well.
Ann,
Congrats on your second anniversary at Substack. I have really enjoyed your writing concerning women at Cambridge. I am particularly interested in your post concerning Susila Bonnerjee. It must have been difficult to research all about her. There seems to be very little information about her and I wonder if she is more well known in India? I am always searching for people like her to find out about because I see her legacy whenever I meet and talk with women and men from India. Was at a Hindi language film screening at a New York City movie theater five years ago and met two women doctors from India who are working in New York City hospitals. They are Susila's legacy. There are also the English women of Cambridge and I feel that Partition would never have happened if Edwina or Lady Mountbatten had been Viceroy instead of Vicerene. That could be wishful thinking but she did champion relief efforts after the all the disease that arose after Partition. Best wishes for Cambridge Ladies Dining Society going into the future!
Best regards,
Larry
Many thanks for your kind words, Larry. The Bonnerjees were an impressive family, and very keen on education. I have hesitated a little with writing about them as my research isn't extensive (and I'm not qualified to comment on the Mountbattens) but I do want to share what has been discovered about the sisters' Cambridge connections.
Happy anniversary, Ann. A remarkable achievement in two short years. 👏
Thanks so much Jonathan, I hope I am not too prolific a poster! I really appreciate having you as a reader, and I learn a lot from your excellent posts.