Miss Rees became a teacher in local schools as a teenager, with only on-the-job training as an assistant and monitor.
[4] She helped to write education policy for Keir Hardie's campaign, with whom she had a close friendship.
"[8] The Davieses hosted peace movement meetings in their home, including a 1923 appearance by George Maitland Lloyd Davies.
[8] Rose Rees married fellow teacher and labour activist Edward Davies in 1908.
[6] In 2023 a Purple Plaque was installed at the Cynon Valley Museum in Aberdare to commemorate her work.