Martina Bergman-Österberg, Netball, and Bergman Österberg Physical Training College blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: Martina Bergman Österberg 1849-1915 Pioneer of physical education for women, lived and worked here. Netball, now an international game, was devised here by the students of the Bergman Österberg Physical Training College Recorded plaque organisation: Dartford Borough Council.

Martina Bergman-Österberg was a pioneer in women's physical education, founding the Bergman Österberg Physical Training College which was instrumental in developing netball, highlighting her significant impact on women’s sports.