What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Elizabeth Coxhead (1909-1979) author, journalist, broadcaster and accomplished mountaineer was born here. Recorded plaque organisation: Hinckley Civic Society, Hinkley & Bosworth Borough Council.
Elizabeth Coxhead was a notable British author, journalist, and broadcaster known for her work on women's issues and as an advocate for mountaineering, significantly contributing to the visibility of women in outdoor pursuits.
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