What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Fanny Fullagar 1847-1918 Leicester's first woman Poor Law Guardian. Elected to serve Newton Ward from 1889 to 1904. Recorded plaque organisation: Leicester City Council.
Fanny Fullagar was a pioneering figure in local government, serving as Leicester's first female Poor Law Guardian from 1889 to 1904, advocating for the welfare of the poor and setting a precedent for women's participation in public office.
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