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24 November 2020

bravery

215 years ago today, a woman who would become a nation's heroine was born in Bamburgh. Her family were living in Longstone Lighthouse when she saw a shipwreck. Her help and bravery in rescuing nine survivors propelled her into fame and wealth. It was shortlived as she died of TB four years later.

1 comment:

Mail Adventures said...

I love this postcard, because of the brave woman story and the lighthouse.