Circles Pink Plaque

About This Blue Plaque

I apologize for the confusion, but it appears there may be an error in the plaque information provided. The plaque inscription and given details actually refer to Felicity Sparrow, a curator, producer and writer, rather than an entity called “Circles Circles”.

Circles was a feminist film and video distribution organization that Felicity Sparrow co-founded in the late 1970s. It was located in her small flat on the Holly Lodge Estate in Highgate, London. This estate has an interesting history of its own, as it was created by the notable philanthropist Angela Burdett-Coutts specifically to provide housing for single working women.

Felicity Sparrow dedicated her career to highlighting the often overlooked contributions of women in film history. Through her work with Circles, she helped bring attention to female filmmakers and feminist themes in cinema. The organization played an important role in the emerging feminist film movement of that era.

Highgate, located in the London Borough of Haringey, has long been a culturally vibrant area that many artists, writers and activists have called home over the years. The presence of Circles in this neighborhood during such a pivotal time for women in the arts seems quite fitting against that backdrop.

While more details about Felicity Sparrow’s own life are not provided, this plaque stands as a testament to her pioneering work in promoting women’s contributions to film, both in front of and behind the camera. Her efforts with Circles helped pave the way for greater recognition of female voices in the medium. Sparrow’s legacy as a passionate advocate for rewriting women’s film history is certainly one worth commemorating.