Dame Katharine Furse plaque

The public map records this plaque for Dame Katharine Furse. Its recorded inscription reads: Dame Katharine Furse GBE RRC, 1875‒1952, was born here. First Director, Women’s Royal Naval Service and Founder, The Association of Wrens. Commandant-in-Chief, Voluntary Aid Detachment (British Red Cross Society). First Director, World Bureau of Girl Guid

Dame Katharine Furse was a pioneering administrator who significantly contributed to the establishment and leadership of women's service organizations during wartime and beyond, including founding the Women’s Royal Naval Service and serving as the first director of the World Bureau of Girl Guides.