Women Of Straw

In 1865, Luton in Bedfordshire is famous for manufacturing straw boaters worn everywhere, although times and fashions are changing. Kate Devlin, the eldest of three children, helps her mother, Rose,run the Devlin plait-school at 10 Plaiters Way. Ambition to be the best hat-maker in Luton and the chance of true love are pitted against each other.