Lady Astor

Girlguiding Plymouth smash the Astor 100 Challenge

The Lord Mayor, Lady Mayoress, and Girlguiding Devon Ambassador, Commander Charles Crichton OBE, joined Girlguiding from across the whole of Plymouth at Central Park on Sunday (5th May) to take on the Astor 100 Challenge.

Girlguiding members from across the 4 divisions, Plympton, Plymouth East, Plymouth West and Plym were sponsored to take on 100 repetitions of an activity in order to...

Former Prime Minister backs Nancy Astor Statue Appeal

Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron has joined the growing support for an appeal to raise a statue to the first woman to take her seat in Parliament, Nancy Astor. He joins the present Prime Minister Theresa May and other icons of politics from all political parties.

In a statement, David Cameron said: "I am delighted to support Plymouth's campaign to commemorate Nancy Astor, the...

Portraits and photographs of famous figures on display in Museum exhibition

An exhibition currently on display at the City Museum and Art Gallery includes paintings and images of some of the most well-known names from British history.

‘Nancy: The Life and Times of Lady Astor’ gives an overview of the political career, family life and local legacy of Viscountess Nancy Astor (1879-1964). Nancy was the first female MP to take a seat in the House of Commons in...