Mrs Phyllis Russell (1926-2012) A leading member of the Royal Naval Auxiliary Service, noted for her voluntary sea-going service from the 1960s through to the service being disbanded in 1994. While it was her husband, Frank, who became a Skipper, she became a Chief Communications Officer, in… Read More »Phyllis Russell
Angela Rippon, CBE Plymouth born and educated, her first job was at the Western Morning News offices. She began her television career with BBC South West in 1966, moving on to become a national news reader and popular media personality. Still active, she received an honorary doctorate from the University… Read More »Angela Rippon
Lucy Luxmoore (1953-2019) A community activist and local choir creator, she set up Devonport Park Community Choir to launch refurbishment of Devonport Bandstand in 2011. Lucy studied at the Royal Academy and became a music teacher and helped lead and organise the restoration of Devonport Park in… Read More »Lucy Luxmoore
Sharron Davies (1962 to date) A local girl and highly successful swimmer, winning a silver medal at the Moscow Olympic Games in 1980, and two gold medals in the 1978 Commonwealth Games. Since retirement from professional sport in 1994, she has come to prominence lobbying… Read More »Sharron Davies
Beryl Cook (1926-2008) Artist whose works are highly recognisable, with many depicting Plymouth life. She moved to Plymouth in 1968 to run a guest house on the Hoe. A largely untrained painter, with a keen eye for humanity, she painted scenes of everyday life that… Read More »Beryl Cook
Mrs Jessie Boultwood A notable local sportswoman, and a renowned long-distance swimmer (winning the 7 mile Cargreen to Devonport race), she was one of the founders, and captain, of Plymouth Ladies Football Team when it was formed in 1921. On 21 May 1921, the year… Read More »Jessie Boultwood
Miss Violet Turner Appointed to the role of Headmistress of the Plymouth High School for Girls in the autumn of 1931, and from the start she signalled her commitment to girls staying at school to achieve the best possible educational qualifications as preparation for their subsequent… Read More »Violet Turner
Miss Emma Scott (1857-1932) Miss Scott was a much-loved headmistress at Plymouth College for Girls on Lockyer Streetk, for a quarter of a century. She was also, in her own right, a noted amateur scientist and naturalist. She was elected as President of the Athenaeum… Read More »Emma Scott
Mrs Mary Normington (d 1950) The headmistress of Headland College 1906-1949, when she retired on medical advice. On her death, the college closed because it had been evacuated to Gunnislake from its original site on North Hill, Plymouth, and never returned. She was a notable musician. The… Read More »Mary Normington
Miss Daisy Moore As headmistress of the Devonport High School for Girls, she was a passionate advocate for better secondary education for girls, and for them going on to university afterwards. She retired in 1946, but left a considerable legacy behind her. The previous headmistress, Miss Hill, had campaigned for… Read More »Daisy Moore