Only 7 tickets left for Meet Louise Whitfield. Listen #BBCRadioLeeds breakfast show Fri 9.15 for details of the show. Book now and make it a sell-out to celebrate #HarrogateCarnegieLibrary 120th anniversary. #Carnegie #womeninfluencers #philanthropy @literacy-trust.bsky.social #NationalReadingYear

Irene Lofthouse in character as Louise Whitfield, in mauve dress, black hat, white gloves on a purple background. QR info on how to book

Meet Louise Whitfield #HarrogateCarnegieLibrary 21st Jan & already 1/3 of tickets booked. Library's 120th anniversary. Come and discover how Louise influenced #AndrewCarnegie #philanthropy before/after they married, & their rocky romance. #inspirationalwomen #hiddenhistory #drama #performance

Thanks to #HarrogateCarnegieLibrary for delving into their archives to enable me to weave original documents and information into my play about Louise. I'm learning so much about #Carnegie library buildings as I tour this show. @harrogateradio.bsky.social @magnorth.bsky.social

Irene in purple costume as Louise Whitfield, with a picture of the real Louise and Andrew Carnegie

Meet Louise Whitfield (aka Mrs Andrew Carnegie), at #HarrogateCarnegieLibrary 21 Jan, 2.30, part of the 120th anniversary celebrations. Discover how she influenced Andrew, their philanthropy, her contributions to the Carnegie trusts. Booking now, selling fast! Start 2026 with a hidden history.