PLYMOUTH, England - Sept. 1, 2019 - COURTESY NOTE FOR ALL NEWSDESKS:

DIARY DATE: 28TH NOVEMBER 2019

LOCATION: PLYMOUTH HOE

TIME: 1:00PM

DIARY DATE: THE UNVEILING OF THE FIRST STATUE OF THE FIRST WOMAN TO TAKE HER SEAT IN THE UK PARLIAMENT.

TO CELEBRATE 100 YEARS OF WOMEN IN PARLIAMENT.

100 years ago an American woman walked into the British Parliament and changed the face of democracy, equality and freedom forever.

She was put there by the people of Plymouth. Her election was announced on 28th November 1919.

100 years later, at 1:00pm, on 28th November 2019 the first statue of the first woman in Parliament will be unveiled on The Hoe in Plymouth.

That day will see Nancy Astor stand again in the city.

All media: please join us for this historic moment.

Further details still to come.

This is a courtesy note for diary entries. We hope very much to see you there.

Warm wishes,

The Nancy Astor Statue Committee.

ENDS.

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