Elizabeth Woolcock

Geelong Gaol & Adelaide Fringe

We are nearly at the end of January and only a few weeks away from the very first In Her Words presentation at Geelong Gaol.   This will be on the 14th of February starting at 7pm. Yes Valentine’s Day! Perfect gift to come and enjoy a glass of wine or soft drink and listen to…

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Introducing “In Her Words”

Hey everyone, It has been a little while since I posted but I thought I would update you on what is happening in the world of Locked Up With History. I am currently writing a book on the 25 women who have been executed on Australian soil. It is called “In Her Words” which is…

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The Only Woman Executed in South Australia – Elizabeth Woolcock

Elizabeth Woolcock’s life ended on the portable gallows inside the Adelaide Gaol in December 1873. She was only 25 years old. Elizabeth’s life was one of lifelong trauma that touched on one of the biggest episodes in Australian history, witnessing the Eureka Stockade in Ballarat, Victoria. On top of this she had to deal with…

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