What is recorded here
This bronze commemorative plaque records: The University of Edinburgh in honour of Baroness Jennie Lee 1904-1988 An early woman MP, First Minister for the Arts, Founder of the Open University, Graduate of the University Recorded plaque organisation: The University of Edinburgh.
Jennie Lee was an early female Member of Parliament and the first Minister for the Arts in Britain, significantly contributing to cultural policy; she is also renowned for founding the Open University, democratizing higher education.
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