Alice Martha Bacon blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: Baroness Alice Martha Bacon 1909-1993 CBE PC (1909-1993) Yorkshire's first woman MP (1945-1970). Responsible for the introduction of comprehensive schools, she was also a powerful force behind the groundbreaking social reforms which led to the abolition of the death penalty, decriminalisation of homosexuality and the legalisation of abortion. 'A pioneer from Normanton' Recorded plaque organisation: Wakefield Council, Dream Time Creative.

Alice Martha Bacon MP was Yorkshire's first woman Member of Parliament (1945-1970) and played a crucial role in introducing comprehensive schools and advocating for significant social reforms including the abolition of the death penalty, decriminalisation of homosexuality, and legalisation of abortion.