Meet Nancy Astor! She was the first woman to take her seat in the British House of Commons, which was even more impressive given the fact she was an American. Witty and strong-minded, Nancy Astor fought convention and turned her stately home into a hospital during the First World War. Her fascinating story comes alive through BioViews®.

A BioView® is a short biographical story, similar to an interview. These unique audio stories provide an easy way of learning about amazing people who made major contributions to our world and can help you achieve your ambitions in your journey through life.