What is recorded here
Jane Bunford 1895-1922. Jane known as "Ginny" Bunford was born in Bartley Green and lived in a cottage opposite here. She grew to the height of seven feet eleven inches (2413mm). Thus becoming the tallest woman the world had ever known.
Jane Bunford, known as "Ginny," lived in a cottage near this site from 1895 until her death in 1922 and is recorded as the tallest woman in the world, reaching a height of seven feet eleven inches (2413mm). Her extraordinary stature and local presence have made her a notable figure in regional folklore and medical history.
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- Recorded date
- 2000-04-10
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