An academic expert at the University of Sunderland appeared on Songs of Praise ahead of International Women's Day today to talk about her 'Rebel Women' project.
Angela Smith, who is a Professor of Language and Culture spoke on the BBC programme about some of the women who are a part of the Rebel Women of Sunderland Project.
The project gives exposure to the lives of Rebel Women from Wearside with personally commissioned artworks being produced and stories shared.
