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"We can do it": The story of Rosie the Riveter

25 Feb 2026

1:00pm

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Was she a song? Was she a movie? Was she real?

Rosie the Riveter is one of the best known images of the 20th century – however… we have the wrong woman!

Join historian Stuart Miller as he rolls up his sleeves and examines the story behind the famous Rosie the Riveter and the poster girl.

This event is part of our Nifties programme – a programme of fortnightly Wednesday afternoon film screenings, talks and workshops for over 50’s.

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