Matchwomen Festival heats up on the hottest day of the year

Despite the intense heat, the Matchwomen's Festival in London's East End was a fascinating feminist experience.
    The day started with a walking tour of Bow, taking in the - now renovated as a residential area - match factory where women stood up for their rights in the late 19th century.
    Those women were prepared to take a stand and the rest of the day was dominated by others who are doing the same today. An inspiring day, if extraordinarily hot.