Helen Walmsley-Johnson wrote the Invisible Woman column for the Guardian's Life & Style Vintage Years series
September 2019
Our quiet county has nothing against McDonald’s. But we prefer our own burgers
Helen Walmsley-Johnson
We, the residents of Rutland, have our reasons for saying no to the chain, says the author Helen Walmsley-Johnson
September 2016
Are you in a coercive relationship like Helen’s in The Archers? Here’s how to tell
Helen Walmsley-Johnson
The BBC radio soap’s storyline about Helen and Rob Titchener echoes a dark time in my own life, and highlights a little understood form of domestic abuse
March 2016
Television and the older woman – where is our female John Craven?
Helen Walmsley-Johnson
As the BBC announces a new Countryfile spin-off, the presenting team – three older men and a young woman – highlights TV’s problem with mature women
May 2015
Growing old artistically: five role models for women
Helen Walmsley-Johnson
Some creative flames may dim with age, but those of female artists tend to burn all the brighter. Here’s my list to prove it
July 2014
The women's blog
In and out of menopause: what do women over 50 want?
We're not young any more but not properly old either – is it any wonder women over 50 suffer from identity crisis? So what would a conference exploring internet safety, life changes and sex open up, asks Helen Walmsley-Johnson
March 2014
Ageism and sexism in the workplace? They're as ubiquitous as ever
Helen Walmsley-Johnson
Helen Walmsley-Johnson: Women are expected to work longer – and want to do so – so at least give us the opportunity
March 2009
Exclusive architecture tour: inside the new Whitechapel Art Gallery
Guardian architecture critic Jonathan Glancey takes a first look inside, with director Iwona Blazwick and artist Rachel Whiteread
February 2009
Capitalism in crisis
Capitalism in crisis
Introduction to a Guardian debate on the world economic crisis. Video of the debate, which took place at Kings Place and featured Dr Vince Cable MP and Will Hutton, will be available soon
