Sexism Mold style.

At a lecture given to Flintshire Historical Society last Saturday Bill Pritchard made us aware of an interesting piece of sexism in Mold. However, it is not a modern piece of discrimination, rather an example of the secondary position held by women in the early part of the 20th century. It can be witnessed at Mold Town Hall - perhaps now unknown to many - which is a reasonably impressive building opposite the Post Office.

It was built in 1911 with funds donated by  local worthy and landowner named Peter Roberts of Bronfield Hall. To the left of the door is a memorial stone marking his generosity.

To the right of the door is another memorial stone. But this one merely commemorates 'the wife of the donor'. She doesn't even get her name mentioned.