Living Magazines
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28th July 2026
Mary Grieve shaped a generation of women - Living Magazines
Tucked within the village of Long Marston lies an extraordinary connection to one of the most influential voices in British women’s journalism.
Mary Grieve (1906-1998), was the long-time editor of Woman magazine and an advocate whose work shaped how millions understood family life, work and womanhood in the mid-20th century.
Although her career took her into London’s frenetic editorial offices, Mary’s periods of residence and association with Long Marston gave her a grounding in community, pract...