Circle of Six

Circle of 6 women. From left to right: Rosemary Tonks, Sarah Bonetta, Verena Holmes, Kathleen Courtney, Lorna Wing and Eileen Tirzah Garwood.
Circle of Six. From left to right: Rosemary Tonks, Sarah Bonetta, Verena Holmes, Kathleen Courtney, Lorna Wing and Eileen Tirzah Garwood.

The circle of six is a project curated by Medway Libraries, celebrating the lives, work, and legacy of 6 extraordinary women with a connection to Gillingham.

Medway Libraries commissioned 2 books for a community creative response to these 6 women.

The book for adults has been published, and is now available to borrow from Medway Libraries. There is also a copy available to borrow at the British Library and the National Poetry Library.

The children's book will be published in 2025.

More information

Read the Circle of Six women biographies to find out more about each of the 6 women.

View talks about the 6 women on YouTube.