

In the late 18th century, Sarah Ponsonby and Lady Eleanor Butler, also known as the Ladies of Llangollen, abandoned their life in the upper tiers of Irish society and made a home for themselves in Wales. And they became rather famous in the process.
Tracy's Research:
- The Telegraph. "Wales: A tale of two ladies ahead of their time." 5/2002. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/uk/wales/724170/Wales-A-tale-of-two-ladies-ahead-of-their-time.html
- Mavor, Elizabeth. "The Ladies of LLangollen." Redwood Press Ltd. 1971.
- Bell, Mrs. G.H., editor. "The Hamwood Papers of the Ladies of Llangollen." MacMillian and Co., Ltd. 1930.
- O'Donnell, Leanne, producer. "An Extraordinary Affair." RTE Radio 1. 4/30/2011. http://www.rte.ie/radio1/doconone/2011/0428/646686-radio-documentary-an-extraordinary-affair-first-lesbians-ladies-of-llangollen/
Topics in this Podcast: show notes, biographies, LGBTQIA history, women, 19th century, 18th century, Irish history, LGBTQ history, Welsh history
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