FIRST-Statue of a woman other than member of the royal family.
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The country's first woman other than a member of the royal family to be commemorated by a statue.
Waymark Code: WM5TF4
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 02/11/2009
Views: 38
Dorothy Wyndlow Pattison was born in 1832 and came to Walsall in 1865.
A much respected and loved lady who did much to ease the sufferings of the working people of Walsall. For her tireless service and devotion in establishing a medical service,this statue was erected. She was the first non royal woman to be so honoured.
The statue was unveiled on the 11th October 1886.
FIRST - Classification Variable: Person or Group
Date of FIRST: 10/11/1886
More Information - Web URL: Not listed
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